CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Ancient Indian History Quiz 6 - MCQExams.com

Harappan craft display an amazing degree of standardisation according to Kenoyer. What was the possible reason for such an achievement?
  • Availability of raw materials at local level
  • Centralised market for craft
  • Specialised training centres for craftsmen
  • State control
Consider the following statements:
Senguttuvan, the son of Imayavaramban was the contemporary of Yajna Sri Satkami.
The Silappadikaram gives a detailed account of the exploits of Senguttuvan.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following does not testify to the import of Aryan Culture on the Sangam age?
  • Incorporation of Sanskritic ideas into Sangam literature
  • The anxiety to connect to local dynasties with the events of Mahabharata
  • The worship of the forest tree and animal deities
  • The concept of marriage as a sacrament attended with rituals
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
First Sangam : Nakkirar
Second Sangam : Agastya
Third Sangam : Augustand Tolkappiyar
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • None of these
Which of the following Sangam ports were situated on the Western coast?
Korkari
Puhar
Tondi
Musiri
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
  • 4 and 1
Which of the following term was used for Supreme Court in the Sangam Age?
  • Puhar
  • Sangam
  • Maharum
  • Korai
The word 'Sangam' is associated in Tamil history with _________.
  • the literature produced during the reign of the great Pallava dynasty of Kanchi
  • the poems written in praise of the Pandyan kings of the early Christian era
  • the court poetry of China kings who were famous for patronizong artists
  • a college of Assensley (literary academy) of Tamil scholars held under the royal patronage of Pandyan king at Madurai
Who among the following are known for their Telugu translation of the Mahabharata?
Kamban
Kuttan
Nannaya
Tikkana
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
  • 4 and 1
Match the following.
List-I (University)List-II (Founder)
A. Odantpuri$$1$$. Gopala
B. Vikramshila$$2$$. Dharampala
C. Somapuri$$3$$. Dharampala
D. Jagadal$$4$$. Ramapala
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$2$$
Which one of the following is not included in the eight fold path of Buddhism?
  • Right speech
  • Right contemplation
  • Right desire
  • Right conduct
Consider the following statements
At Puhar off Kaveripattanam, a great-festival described vividly by Sangam epics, was held in honour of Lord Indra.
The Goddess Kannagi of Sangam Age was the Goddess of Chastity.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The early Tamil anthologies mention terms such as 'Pahri', 'Otam', 'Timil' and 'Patagu'. These were used for ________.
  • boats
  • types of market
  • merchandise exported
  • merchandise imported
The 'Pattuppattu' is a collection of poems in the praise of which of the following Kings?
  • Chera
  • Chola
  • Pandya
  • None of these
Who was the founder of Pattini cult related to worship of Goddess of Chastity-Kannagi?
  • Senguttuvan
  • Karikala
  • Nendujeliyan
  • None of these
Which of the following is called 'The Bible of Tamil Land'?
  • Kural
  • Tolkappiyam
  • Silappadikaram
  • Manimekalai
The capital of Kadamba Kings was _________.
  • Tanjore
  • Banavasi
  • Kanchi
  • Badami
About which of the following, it is said that "The space in which an elephant could lie down produced enough to feed seven persons"?
  • Kaveri delta
  • Sunderban delta
  • Raichur doab
  • None of the above
Who was the founder of Puhar (Kaveripattanam)?
  • Karikala
  • Senguttuvan
  • Nendujeliyan
  • None of these
Which of the following characterised the Tamil society of Sangam Age?
Complex caste system.
Prohibition of intermarriage between the kings and velalas.
Vegetarianism among the Brahmins.
Gradual Aryanisation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 4
'Paripadal' mentions a Chera king as a renowned musician. He was _______.
  • Cheraman Irumporai
  • Killivalavn
  • Udiyanjeral
  • Attanatti
'Agarlu' in the Periplus has been identified with _______.
  • muthupettai on Vaigai
  • kayal
  • tondi in Kerala
  • tondi in Palk Bay
Which site supposedly yielded a dock?
  • Kiliyar
  • Kanchipuram
  • Arikamedu
  • Nattamedu
Periya Puranam is a work on _______.
  • Bengal Vaishnavism
  • Tamil Shaivism
  • Kashmir Shaivism
  • Post-Gupta Shaktism
The first translator of Mahabharata into Tamil was _______.
  • Perundevanar
  • Kamban
  • Hala
  • Bharavi
Which of the following poets of the Sangam age has referred to a Mauryan expedition against a Tamil chieftain?
  • Paramar
  • Avvaiyar
  • Ilango Adigal
  • Mamulanar
Which of the following were the patrons of Sangam, an assembly of Tamil poets?
  • Chera
  • Chola
  • Pandya
  • Kadamb
The most popular Tamil God during the Sangam age was _______.
  • Indra
  • Murugan
  • Varuna
  • Tirumal
'Tirukkural' forms part of _______.
  • Pattupattu
  • Kilkanakku
  • Melkanakku
  • Ettutogai
The early Tamil poet who makes a reference to the Nandas and Mauryas in his work is ________.
  • Sattanar
  • Ilango Adigal
  • Kapilar
  • Mamulanar
There was brisk commercial contact between Rome and Tamil Nadu during the Sangam period. Many articles were exported from Tamil Nadu to Rome. Which one of the following items was not included in the export?
  • Spices
  • Berye
  • Ivory
  • Wine
Which one of the following document gives evidence of a temple of Augustus at Muziris in South India?
  • Periplus of the Erythrean Sea
  • Nearchus
  • Genealogical tables
  • Sangam literature
Gandhara School of Art came into existence in __________.
  • Hinayana sect
  • Mahayana sect
  • Vaishanava sect
  • Shiva sect
Which one of the following is not a Chola revenue term?
  • Kadamai
  • Adimai
  • Kudimai
  • Alkkasu
The story of the transformation of a dancing girl into a Buddhist nun is narrated in _________.
  • Silappadikaram
  • Manimelkhalar
  • Tolkappiyam
  • Maduraikkanji
What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in Tamil land?
Damili inscriptions
Sangam Age
Rock cut temples 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  • 1, 2, 3
  • 2, 1, 3
  • 3, 1, 2
  • 3, 2, 1
Which of the following were parts of the Chera Kingdom?
Korkkai
Mustri
Puhar
Saliyur
Tondi
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2 and 5
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 3, 4 and 5
Ginger and cinnamon were produced in large quantities in the Pandya country was mentioned by ________.
  • Megasthenes
  • Ptolemy
  • Ibn Saud
  • Marco Polo
Pratisthana, an important trading centre was on the river _______.
  • Cauvery
  • Krishna
  • Godavari
  • Narmada
Which of the following places is considered a Jain Siddha Kshetra on account of its association with Parsvanath?
  • Champa
  • Pava
  • Sammed Sikhar
  • Urjayanta
With which one of the following is the classic 'Jivaka' Chintamani' associated? 
  • Jainism
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism
  • Sikhism
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian philosophy?
  • Mimamsa and Vedanta
  • Nyaya and Vaisheshika
  • Lokayata and Kapalika
  • Sankhya and Yoga
Consider the following statements:
In the Sangam Age, the exchange was based on a kind of barter system.
There were certain fixed points of exchange called 'avanam'.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Who were 'Umanar' in the Sangam Age?
  • The retailers in salt
  • Military commanders
  • Shopkeepers
  • Agriculturists
The Sangams flourished at different places. Which of the following places were associated with the three Sangams?
  • Madurai and Kapatapuram
  • Madurai, Kapatapuram and Kaveripattanam
  • Madurai, Uraiyur and Cholamandalam
  • Puhar and Madurai
The 'Tripitaka' was written in ___________.
  • Brahmi
  • Kharosthi
  • Pali
  • Sanskrit
In the Gupta age, Varahamihira wrote the famous book, Brihat Samhita. It was a treatise on __________.
  • astronomy
  • statecraft
  • ayurvedic system of medicine
  • economics
Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
$$1$$. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
$$2$$. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
$$3$$. Denial of efficacy of rituals.
$$4$$. Non-injury to animal life.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
Who amongst the following is known as the Light of Asia?
  • Jesus Christ
  • Lord Buddha
  • Prophet Mohammed
  • Zarathustra
Mahabodhi temple has been built at Bodh Gaya where _________.
  • Gautam Buddha was born
  • Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment
  • Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon
  • Gautam Buddha passed away
Name the last Trithankara.
  • Parsvanath
  • Mahavira
  • Siddhartha
  • Subhadra
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