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Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

During Kanishka's reign the _____ Era was started.

  1. Vikrama

  2. Kollam

  3. Saka

  4. Hijira
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Saka era was started by King Kanishka of Kushan empire. Kanishka was the greatest king of the Kushan dynasty that ruled over the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, and possibly areas of Central Asia north of the Kashmir region. The Śaka era (AD 78), now used throughout India, is the most important of all. It has been used not only in many Indian inscriptions but also in ancient Sanskrit inscriptions in Indochina and Indonesia. 

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

The founder of the Kushan dynasty was _____.

  1. Kujula kadphises

  2. Vima kadphises

  3. Kanishka

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

The founder of the Kushan dynasty was Kujala Kadphises. He was the first Yueh Chi chief who crossed the Hindukush Mountains and laid down the foundation of the Kushana Empire. His successor was Vima Kadphises who conquered a large part of north India. The coins of Kadphises show that his authority extended up to Banaras and also till Indus basin. 

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

Kushans defeated the Sakas and the Parthians and settled in the ________ region.

  1. Gangetic plains

  2. Kashmir

  3. Gujarat

  4. Gandhara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kushanas were originally from Central Asia. They first came to Bacteria, displaced Sakas and then occupied the Gandhara region. They were great patrons of Gandhara art of sculpture.

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

The fourth Buddhist council was held under the leadership of Kanishka at ______.

  1. Kashmir

  2. Mathura

  3. Gandhara

  4. Purushapura
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The fourth Buddhist Council was held under the patronage of Kanishka in Kashmir in 72 AD. It was conducted to systematize the Sarvastivadin Abhidharma texts, which were translated from earlier Prakrit vernacular languages into the classical language of Sanskrit. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayana and Hinayana.

Multiple choice history polity and society in post-mauryan period trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

In ancient period, the balance of trade with Romans was always in favour of India. Therefore, the Romans had to pay us in ____.

  1. Silk

  2. SIlver

  3. Gold

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

No authentic Romans-era coins have been found in China that means if trade between ancient Rome and China occurred, it occurred with in a network of transactions that separated the circulation of Roman coins from the transfer of silk from China to Rome. The exchange gold for silk between Rome and China could be seen.