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Ancient History for APPSC What is the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea? a) A religious text from ancient Greece b) A geographical treatise from ancient Rome c) A navigational and trade guide from the 1st century CE d) A historical novel from ancient Egypt In which language was the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea originally written? a) Latin b) Greek c) Sanskrit d) Aramaic Which sea does the term "Erythraean Sea" refer to in the context of the Periplus? a) The Red Sea b) The Mediterranean Sea c) The Black Sea d) The Arabian Sea The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea primarily describes which type of activities? a) Agricultural practices b) Trade and navigation routes c) Military campaigns d) Religious ceremonies Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea? a) East Africa b) The Arabian Peninsula c) South India d) Northern Europe The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is an important source of historical information about ancient trade between whi

Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? Chandragupta Maurya Ashoka the Great Bindusara Samudragupta During which period did the Mauryan Empire exist? 6th century BC 3rd century BC 2nd century AD 5th century AD What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire? Pataliputra Taxila Ujjain Vaishali Who was the famous Mauryan emperor who embraced Buddhism and spread it across the empire? Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Ashoka the Great Kanishka Which battle marked the beginning of the Mauryan Empire's expansion under Chandragupta Maurya? Battle of Kalinga Battle of Hydaspes Battle of Panipat Battle of Plassey Which ancient Greek ambassador wrote an account of his visit to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya? Herodotus Megasthenes A

When did the Kalinga Empire flourish? 3rd century BC to 1st century AD 5th century AD to 8th century AD 10th century AD to 12th century AD 15th century AD to 17th century AD Who was the founder of the Kalinga Empire? Kharavela Ashoka Raja Raja Chola Samudragupta Which ancient Indian text provides information about the Kalinga Empire? Arthashastra Ramayana Mahabharata Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Which city served as the capital of the Kalinga Empire? Kalinganagara Pataliputra Kushinagar Hastinapura What was the primary religion followed by the people of the Kalinga Empire? Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Islam Which emperor of the Maurya dynasty invaded the Kalinga Empire? Ashoka Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Samudragupta What was th

Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty? Dantidurga Govinda III Krishna III Amoghavarsha I Which kingdom did the Rashtrakutas overthrow to establish their rule? Pallava Kingdom Chalukya Kingdom Gupta Empire Maurya Empire Under which ruler did the Rashtrakutas reach the peak of their power? Indra III Dhruva Dharavarsha Amoghavarsha I Krishna III Which famous poet was a patron of the Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I? Kalidasa Valmiki Bhavabhuti Pampa What was the capital city of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty? Hampi Badami Ellora Malkhed Which religion did the Rashtrakutas predominantly follow? Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Islam Who built the famous rock-cut Kailasa Temple at Ellora ? Amoghavarsha I Dantidurga

 Questions Gautamiputra Satakarni was a prominent ruler of which ancient Indian dynasty? a) Maurya b) Gupta c) Satavahana d) Kushan Gautamiputra Satakarni belonged to which dynasty's branch of the Satavahana Empire ? a) Eastern Satavahana b) Western Satavahana c) Southern Satavahana d) Northern Satavahana Gautamiputra Satakarni is known for his military exploits. Which region did he extensively conquer during his reign? a) Central India b) Southern India c) Northern India d) Western India Under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni, the Satavahana Empire reached its zenith in terms of: a) Territorial expansion b) Economic prosperity c) Cultural achievements d) All of the above Gautamiputra Satakarni is also referred to as: a) The Great Ashoka b) The Warrior King c) The Philosopher Emperor d) The Lion of Satavahana Gautamiputra Satakarni patronized which ancient Indian language and its literature? a) Sanskrit b) Prakrit c) Tamil d) Pali Which famous Satavahana king preceded Gautamiputr

Which ancient civilization is associated with the region of Andhra Pradesh? Indus Valley Civilization Kalinga Empire Satavahana Empire Mauryan Empire What is the name of the famous Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh known for its magnificent stupa? Amaravati Sanchi Ellora Taxila Which dynasty ruled over Andhra Pradesh from the 4th century BCE to the 3rd century CE? Pallava dynasty Chola dynasty Satavahana dynasty Rashtrakuta dynasty Which city in Andhra Pradesh was a major center of learning and culture during the reign of the Satavahanas? Amaravati Kanchipuram Ujjain Warangal The famous temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, situated in the hills of Andhra Pradesh, is called: Tirupati Srisailam Lepakshi Srikalahasti The dynasty that succeeded