Quiz : Exploring Society: Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Chapter 5

Question 1

What does the term 'Sapta Sindhava' refer to in ancient texts?

Accepted Answer

Land of the seven rivers

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The great mountain

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The island of the jamun tree

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The country of the Bharatas

Question 2

Which ancient text is considered India's most ancient?

Accepted Answer

Ṛig Veda

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Mahābhārata

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Viṣhṇu Purāṇa

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Tāj Mahal

Question 3

What does 'Bhāratavarṣha' mean?

Accepted Answer

Country of the Bharatas

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Land of the seven rivers

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Island of the jamun tree

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Land of the Indus

Question 4

Who was Aśhoka?

Accepted Answer

An Indian emperor

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An ancient traveler

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A famous poet

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A Persian ruler

Question 5

Which of the following regions is mentioned in the Mahābhārata?

Accepted Answer

Kāshmīra

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Nepal

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Bhutan

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Sikkim

Question 6

What is the meaning of 'Jambudvīpa'?

Accepted Answer

Island of the jamun tree

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Country of the Bharatas

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Land of the seven rivers

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Great mountain

Question 7

Which text describes the geography of India as lying north of the ocean and south of snowy mountains?

Accepted Answer

Viṣhṇu Purāṇa

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Mahābhārata

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Ṛig Veda

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Aśhoka’s edicts

Question 8

What did the ancient Persians call the region of India?

Accepted Answer

Hind

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Indus

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Bharata

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Sindhu

Question 9

Which term is derived from 'Sindhu' and used by the ancient Greeks?

Accepted Answer

Indo

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Hindu

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Yindu

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Bharat

Question 10

What was the main reason for ancient travelers to journey to India?

Accepted Answer

Trade opportunities

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Political power

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Religious missions

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Cultural exploration

Quiz : Exploring Society: Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Chapter 5

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