[Quiz] Gautamiputra Satakarni - History of Andhra Pradesh

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 Questions

  1. Gautamiputra Satakarni was a prominent ruler of which ancient Indian dynasty?
    1. a) Maurya
    2. b) Gupta
    3. c) Satavahana
    4. d) Kushan
  2. Gautamiputra Satakarni belonged to which dynasty's branch of the Satavahana Empire?
    1. a) Eastern Satavahana
    2. b) Western Satavahana
    3. c) Southern Satavahana
    4. d) Northern Satavahana
  3. Gautamiputra Satakarni is known for his military exploits. Which region did he extensively conquer during his reign?
    1. a) Central India
    2. b) Southern India
    3. c) Northern India
    4. d) Western India
  4. Under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni, the Satavahana Empire reached its zenith in terms of:
    1. a) Territorial expansion
    2. b) Economic prosperity
    3. c) Cultural achievements
    4. d) All of the above
  5. Gautamiputra Satakarni is also referred to as:
    1. a) The Great Ashoka
    2. b) The Warrior King
    3. c) The Philosopher Emperor
    4. d) The Lion of Satavahana
  6. Gautamiputra Satakarni patronized which ancient Indian language and its literature?
    1. a) Sanskrit
    2. b) Prakrit
    3. c) Tamil
    4. d) Pali
  7. Which famous Satavahana king preceded Gautamiputra Satakarni?
    1. a) Simuka
    2. b) Hāla
    3. c) Satakarni II
    4. d) Pulomavi II
  8. Gautamiputra Satakarni's reign is believed to have begun in which century?
    1. a) 2nd century BCE
    2. b) 3rd century BCE
    3. c) 1st century CE
    4. d) 2nd century CE
  9. Which important trade route passed through the Satavahana Empire during Gautamiputra Satakarni's reign?
    1. a) Silk Road
    2. b) Spice Route
    3. c) Incense Route
    4. d) Amber Route
  10. Gautamiputra Satakarni issued coins that portrayed him as performing a Vedic ritual. Which ritual was depicted on these coins?
    1. a) Ashvamedha
    2. b) Yajna
    3. c) Agnihotra
    4. d) Soma Sacrifice
  11. Gautamiputra Satakarni's rule is considered a golden age for which field of art and literature?
    1. a) Sculpture
    2. b) Poetry
    3. c) Architecture
    4. d) Painting
  12. Which ancient Greek ambassador wrote an account of Gautamiputra Satakarni's reign?
    1. a) Alexander the Great
    2. b) Megasthenes
    3. c) Ptolemy
    4. d) Seleucus I Nicator
  13. Gautamiputra Satakarni is believed to have performed an important Vedic ritual to assert his authority. What was the name of this ritual?
    1. a) Rajasuya
    2. b) Ashvamedha
    3. c) Vajapeya
    4. d) Agnistoma
  14. Gautamiputra Satakarni is credited with promoting which religion during his reign?
    1. a) Hinduism
    2. b) Buddhism
    3. c) Jainism
    4. d) Zoroastrianism
  15. Gautamiputra Satakarni's rule marked the decline of the Satavahana Empire. What was the main reason for this decline?
    1. a) External invasions
    2. b) Internal conflicts
    3. c) Economic instability
    4. d) Dynastic disputes

Answers:


  1. c) Satavahana
  2. b) Western Satavahana
  3. d) Western India
  4. d) All of the above
  5. d) The Lion of Satavahana
  6. a) Sanskrit
  7. c) Satakarni II
  8. c) 1st century CE
  9. b) Spice Route
  10. a) Ashvamedha
  11. b) Poetry
  12. b) Megasthenes
  13. b) Ashvamedha
  14. a) Hinduism
  15. b) Internal conflicts

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