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Question 1:

The Delhi Sultanate was established following the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi by

Qutb-ud-din Aibak Mahmud of Ghazni Timur Muhammad Ghori

Question 2:

Which dynasty was known for its contribution to the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road?

Mauryan Dynasty Gupta Dynasty Kushan Dynasty Harsha's Dynasty

Question 3:

The Chinese traveler Xuanzang visited India during the reign of which king?

Chandragupta Maurya Samudragupta Ashoka Harshavardhana

Question 4:

Which empire's rule is marked by the famous battle of Talikota in 1565 that led to its decline?

Kushan Empire Chola Empire Mauryan Empire Vijayanagara Empire

Question 5:

Who among the Delhi Sultans is known for his interest in history and patronage of historians?

Muhammad bin Tughlaq Balban Firoz Shah Tughlaq Alauddin Khilji

Question 6:

Which of the following best describes the political structure of the Gupta Empire?

Decentralized administration with a strong central authority Absolute monarchy without any administrative divisions Feudal states with little to no central authority Democratic republics similar to ancient Greek city-states

Question 7:

What was the primary focus of the new religious movements in the 6th century B.C.?

Reforming societal norms and practices Establishing trade routes Expanding territorial borders Codifying legal systems

Question 8:

Buddhism challenges the traditional Vedic practices by emphasizing?

Polytheism Ritual sacrifices Equality and non-violence Caste distinctions

Question 9:

Mauryan art and architecture are best exemplified by

Mughal palaces Gupta temples Chola bronze sculptures Ashokan pillars and stupas

Question 10:

Alexander's invasion of India took place in which century BC?

4th century BC 6th century BC 5th century BC 3rd century BC

Quiz: History & Culture of India up to 1526 AD