Ancient History (Sunga Dyansty)

Ancient History

1. Which dynasty succeeded the Maurya Empire in ancient India?

a) Sunga Dynasty b) Kushan Empire c) Gupta Empire d) Chola Dynasty

a) Sunga Dynasty The Sunga Dynasty succeeded the Maurya Empire, founded by Pusyamitra Sunga.

2. Who was the founder of the Sunga Dynasty?

a) Chandragupta Maurya b) Pusyamitra Sunga c) Ashoka d) Chola Dynasty

b) Pusyamitra Sunga Pusyamitra Sunga, a former Mauryan commander, founded the Sunga Dynasty after the fall of the Mauryas.

3. Which post-Mauryan empire was known for its extensive trade with the Roman Empire?

a) Gupta Empire b) Kushan Empire c) Chalukya Dynasty d) Pallava Dynasty

b) Kushan Empire. The Kushan Empire facilitated extensive trade between India and the Roman Empire through the Silk Road.

4. Which ruler of the Gupta Empire is known for his patronage of arts and literature?

a) Samudragupta b) Chandragupta I c) Chandragupta II d) Vishnugupta

c) Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, is renowned for his patronage of arts and literature, including support for the poet Kalidasa.

5. Which dynasty ruled over the Deccan region after the Mauryas and before the rise of the Chalukyas?

a) Kadamba Dynasty b) Rashtrakuta Dynasty c) Sunga Dynasty d) Chola Dynasty

c) Rashtrakuta Dynasty The Rashtrakuta Dynasty ruled the Deccan region before the Chalukyas rose to power.

6. The Gupta period is often referred to as the Golden Age of India due to advancements in which field?

a) Medicine b) Astronomy c) Mathematics d) Architecture

c) Mathematics The Gupta period is known as the Golden Age of India for its advancements in mathematics, including the concept of zero and the decimal system.

7. Who was the famous Chinese traveler who visited India during the Gupta period?

a) Fa-Hien b) Xuanzang c) Marco Polo d) Yijing

a) Fa-Hien. Chinese traveler who visited India during the Gupta period and documented his observations of Indian society and culture.

8. Which dynasty is known for the construction of the famous Ajanta Caves?

a) Sunga Dynasty b) Gupta Dynasty c) Chola Dynastyt d) Chalukya Dynasty

b) Gupta Dynasty The Ajanta Caves were constructed during the Gupta Dynasty, showcasing the artistic achievements of the period.

9. Which empire followed the Gupta Empire in ancient India?

a) Maurya Empire b) Sunga Empire c) Rashtrakuta Empire d) Huna's

c) Rashtrakuta Empire The Rashtrakuta Empire succeeded the Gupta Empire and ruled over parts of southern and central India.

10. Which dynasty was known for its contributions to temple architecture in South India?

a) Chola Dynasty b) Pallava Dynasty c) Chera Dynasty d) Kadamba Dynasty

a) Chola Dynasty The Chola Dynasty is renowned for its contributions to temple architecture, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.

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