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Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

During which period the trade between India and Rome flourished?

  1. First or second century

  2. Second or third century

  3. Third or fourth century

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Around the first or second century CE, trade between India and Rome flourished. The ports in South India also had a large share in this trade.

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

Who had  caves dug out at a place called 'Sigiriya'?

  1. King Ashoka

  2. King Kashyap

  3. King Mahendra

  4. King Vikram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the fifth century CE King Kashyap ahd caves dug out at aplace called 'Sigiriya'. The wall paintings in these caves bear a resemblance to the paintings in the Ajanta Caves.

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

When did the ancient kingdom of Funan in Cambodia was established?

  1. First century BCE

  2. First century CE

  3. Third century CE

  4. Fifth century CE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Funan was the first important Hinduized kingdom in southeast Asia. It  arose in the 1st century AD and was incorporated into the state of Chenla in the 6th century. This kingdom established by Kaundinya flourished for a few centuries and later was merged in the famous kingdom of Kambuja .

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

Alexandria was an important port in which country?

  1. Egypt

  2. England

  3. America

  4. Russia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alexandria was an important port in Egypt. The Arab merchants carried Indian goods up to Alexandia. From there, they were sent to the countries in Europe. Besides Indian goods, the Arabs also conveyed Indian philosophy and science to Europe.

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

The Arab merchants carried Indian goods up to Alexandria. From there, they were sent to the countries in _______.

  1. America

  2. Japan

  3. Europe

  4. China
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During antiquity, Alexandria served as a major trade hub connecting the Indian Ocean trade routes with the Mediterranean world, facilitating the movement of goods into Europe.

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

Who invited the Buddhist bhikkhus in China?

  1. Ming Emperor

  2. Qing Emperor

  3. Fa Hien

  4. Yuan Chwang
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the fist century CE, the Ming Emperor of China invited the Buddhist bhikkhus Dharmarakshaka and Kashyapmatanga to China. The bhikkhus translated many Indian Buddhist text into the Chinese language.

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

Arikamedu is found in which of the following state of India?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The excavations at Arikamedu in Tamil Nadu have also brought to light many articles made in Rome. This place were very important centres of trade between India and Rome. Many such trade centres are mantioned in the literature of those time.