Social Science: Ancient and Medieval Indian History Flashcards

Which was the largest city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Answer: Mohenjo-daro

Mohenjo-daro was the largest known urban center of the Indus Valley Civilization, covering an estimated area of 250 hectares.

The Great Bath, an ancient public bathing structure, was discovered at:

Answer: Mohenjo-daro

The Great Bath, a large water tank believed to have been used for ritual bathing, was found at Mohenjo-daro.

Who founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE?

Answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire with the guidance of his minister Chanakya after overthrowing the Nanda dynasty.

The edicts of Emperor Ashoka were primarily inscribed in which script?

Answer: Brahmi

Most of Ashoka's rock and pillar edicts were written in Brahmi script, which was deciphered by James Prinsep in 1837.

Which period in Indian history is called the 'Golden Age of India'?

Answer: Gupta period

The Gupta period (4th–6th century CE) is called the Golden Age of India due to remarkable achievements in science, mathematics, literature, and art.

The Vedic texts (Vedas) were composed during which period of Indian history?

Answer: Vedic/Aryan period

The Vedas were composed during the Vedic period, associated with the arrival of Aryan people in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE.

Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who attained enlightenment at:

Answer: Bodh Gaya

Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, after which he became the Buddha.