Question 1

Who founded the Maurya Empire?

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Chandragupta Maurya — Chandragupta Maurya — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 2

The Indus Valley Civilization site of Mohenjo-daro is located in present-day which country?

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Pakistan — Pakistan — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 3

The great stupa at Sanchi was commissioned during whose reign?

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Ashoka — Ashoka — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 4

Which ruler is associated with the Kalinga War?

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Ashoka — Ashoka — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 5

The Gupta Empire's period is often referred to as the:

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Golden Age of India — Golden Age of India — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 6

Who among the following was a Gupta ruler known for military conquests, sometimes called the 'Napoleon of India'?

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Samudragupta — Samudragupta — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 7

The famous rock edicts of Ashoka were primarily written in which script?

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Brahmi — Brahmi — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 8

Which of these was a major Mahajanapada during the 6th century BCE?

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Magadha — Magadha — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 9

Chandragupta Maurya's court was famously visited by which Greek ambassador?

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Megasthenes — Megasthenes — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 10

The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the:

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Harappan Civilization — Harappan Civilization — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

Question 11

Which text is considered a key source for the Mauryan administration under Chandragupta?

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Arthashastra by Kautilya — Arthashastra by Kautilya — verified fact for Ancient Indian History Quiz.

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