Monday, July 23, 2007

Ancient India

Here is the first set of Questions on India Quiz. This set is on Ancient Indian History.

  1. “Beloved of the gods” and “of amiable appearance”. Ashoka used these titles in his inscriptions. Can you give me the original titles?
  2. What was unique about the personal bodyguards of the Maurya rulers?
  3. Name the trading station of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
  4. Why was a fire kept burning continuously in Vedic homes?
  5. Which Gupta ruler is represented on coins as playing a musical instrument?

Answers can be sent to gautam@indiyaah.com