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Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Ajivika sect was founded by _________.

  1. Raghulabhadra

  2. Upali

  3. Makkhali Gosala

  4. Ananda
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ajivikas were an ancient sect of Indian ascetics who believed in fatalism, karma, and liberation. Makkhali Gosala was the founder of Ajivika sect. It was a popular sect during the reign of Bindusara, the Mauryan Emperor. King Bindusara and his wife both were the followers of this sect. It is also mentioned in the edicts of Ashoka.

Multiple choice history jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

The doctrines and rituals of the Zoroastrians have much similarity to those of the ________.

  1. Quran

  2. Bible

  3. Puranas

  4. Vedas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Avesta (the sacred text of Zoroastrianism) shares significant linguistic and thematic similarities with the Vedas of ancient India, as both originate from common Indo-Iranian roots.

Multiple choice history rise of jainism and buddhism growth of unorthodox religious movements religion in the sixth century bce rise of territorial kingdoms and heterodox religions

Which two of the four kings listed below were on friendly term equally with Vardhamana Mahavir and Gautama Buddha?
1. Bibisara of Magadha
2. Ajatasatru of Magadha
3. Prasenjit of Kosala
4. Pradyota of Avanti

  1. 3 and 4

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bimbisara (1) and Pradyota (4) are historically noted for their friendly relations with both Mahavira and the Buddha, often hosting them or providing support.

Multiple choice history urban changes during the british period towns towns, traders and craftsmen towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india

How many kinds of structures were build by Kings in between the eighth and the eighteenth centuries?

  1. Two

  2. Three

  3. Four

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

Between the eighth and the eighteenth centuries kings and their officers built two kinds of structures. The first were forts, palaces, garden residence and tombs. The second were structures meant for public activity including temples, mosques, tanks, wells, caravanserais.

Multiple choice history urban changes during the british period towns towns, traders and craftsmen towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india

Arrange the following commercial towns and settlements in accordance with their order of antiquity.
a) Hampi
b) Kanchipuram
c) Masulipatnam
d) Bombay

  1. a, b, d, c

  2. b, a, c, d

  3. b, c, d, a

  4. b, c, a, d
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kanchipuram is an ancient Pallava capital, Hampi is the medieval Vijayanagara capital, Masulipatnam is a colonial-era port, and Bombay is a modern colonial city. The order of antiquity is Kanchipuram, Hampi, Masulipatnam, Bombay.

Multiple choice history urban changes during the british period towns towns, traders and craftsmen towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india

Formal gardens, placed within rectangular walled enclosures and divided into four quarters by artificial channels during the Mughal regime was known as ___________. 

  1. Pishtaq

  2. Hasht Bihisht

  3. Chahar Baghs

  4. Chihil Sutun
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C Correct answer
Explanation

These gardens were called chahar baghs, four gardens, because of their symmetrical division into quarters. Beginning with Akbar, some of the most beautiful chahar baghs were constructed by Jahangir and Shah Jahan in Kashmir, Agra and Delhi.

Multiple choice history urban changes during the british period towns towns, traders and craftsmen towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india

The 12th-century architectural form where the weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches is known as ________. 

  1. Arcuate form

  2. Trabeate form

  3. True arch form

  4. Corbelled form
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the twelfth century, the weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. The roof too used this principle and was converted into vaults and domes. This architectural form is called arcuate.

Multiple choice history urban changes during the british period towns towns, traders and craftsmen towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india

Who was responsible for the construction of Hauz-i Sultani or the Kings Reservoir in Delhi?

  1. Babar

  2. Akbar

  3. Bahadur Shah.

  4. Iltumish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It was widely believed that the rule of a just king would be an age of plenty when the heavens would not withhold rain. At the same time, making precious water available by constructing tanks and reservoirs was highly praised. Sultan Iltutmish won universal respect for constructing a large reservoir just outside Dehli-i kuhna. It was called the Hauz-i Sultani or the Kings Reservoir.