ancient history quiz
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1. Vindhyashakti was founder of which of the following dynasties in ancient India?
Vindhyashakti (c. 250 – c. 270 CE) was the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. His name is derived from the name of the goddess Vindhya.
2. Which of the following ancient Indian sages did not make substantial contribution to the YOGĀCĀRA (Yogachara) philosophical tradition?
YOGĀCĀRA is a Buddhist philosophical tradition that emphasized idealism. The earliest known text of the school is the Mahāyānasūtrālam kāra attributed to Asanga (c. fifth century CE). Others who contributed to the tradition included Vasubandhu, Dinnāga and Dharmakīrt
3. Which of the following rulers were closely associated with Yuehzhi nomadic people?
The term Yuehzhi refers to nomadic people originally living in northwest China who moved to Central Asia in circa second century BC. The Kushana were a branch of these people, who reached the subcontinent in circa first century BCE.
4. In stone age, the Microliths were most commonly found in which of the following ages?
The Jorwe culture of ancient India has been named after site of the same name in which of the following states?
Jorwe Ware Culture is named after site of the same name in Maharashtra. This culture dates between 1600 to 1000 BC. The key features of this culture include red pottery, generally with matt surface bearing paintings in black.
Which of the following was most probably the first metal to be used in India?
[A] copper