Ancient History Quiz 2 - Mahajanapadas, Jainism-Buddhism and Mauryan

The Capital of Surasena Mahajanpada was ___________.

What was the capital of the Chedi Mahajanapada?

Arrange the correct sequence of mahajanpadas according to the direction of west to east:

1. Malla

2. Magadha

3. Avanti

4. Vatsa

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

At which of the following places Ashokan pillars were found in Uttar Pradesh?

In Uttar Pradesh, the Buddha gave his first sermon in __________________.

With reference to the Chandragupta Maurya, consider the following statements:

1. Mauryan Dynasty was founded by Chandragupta Maurya who overthrew the Nandas with the help of Chanakya.

2. Buddhist Text mentions that Chandragupta Maurya adopted Buddhism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Hinayana Sect of Buddhism:

1. Hinayana literally means the lesser Path and Theravada means Doctrine of the Elders.

2. Its scriptures are in the Sanskrit language.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Canonical text of Buddhism:

1. The Vinaya Pitaka includes the rules for nuns and monks of Sangha.

2. The Sutta Pitaka is a basket of discourses.

3. The Abhidhamma Pitaka is a basket of Higher teachings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

‘Milind Panho’ is in the form of a dialogue between King Milind and Buddhist Saint. The concerned saint was –

With reference to the rulers of the Mauryan Empire, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?

Which among the following ruler had introduced Buddhism to the valley of Kashmir?

The Mahaparinirvana of Mahatma Buddha took place at ________.

Match list I (Term used in Buddhism) with List II (Meaning) and select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match list I (Events of Buddha’s life) with List II (Associated Symbol/place) and select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Match list I (Jain Doctrine) with List II (Idea behind the doctrine) and select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Identify the correct sequence of the following events of Magadha Kingdom according to the time period:

1. Second Buddhist council

2. Death of Buddha

3. Death of Dhanananda

Select the correct answer.

Match List I (Name of Person) with List II (Identity or Event) and select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism:

1. It does not recognize the existence of god and soul.
2. It attacked the varna system.
3. It was liberal and democratic.
4. The spread of Buddhism is attributed to Chandragupta Maurya.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?

(Tirthankar) – (Nirvan Place)

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Mahavira?

1. Mahavira Swami is considered to be the 24th and last Tirthankara and the founder of Jainism.

2. He was born in Vaishali.

3. Vardhamana was married to Yashoda.

4. At the age of forty, Vardhamana left his home and became an ascetic.

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Consider the following statements about 1st council of Jainism and select the correct answer from the given code:

1. The first Jaina council was held around 300 BC, after the death of Mahavira in Vallabhi.

2. It was presided over by Sthulabhadra. 

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

The Prashasti in the Mauryan Administration used to perform the functions of _____________.

Match list I (Tirthas) with List II (Post) and select the correct answer using the code given below.

A Buddhist monk converted Ashoka to Buddhism. The name of the Monk was –

Match List I (Terms used in Mauryan Empire) with List II (Meaning) and select the correct answer using the code given below.