Day 3 Class 6 Ancient India Inscriptions Quiz

Where were inscriptions in ancient India usually carved?

• Paper scrolls

• Stone pillars and rocks

• Palm leaves only

• Wooden boards

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Why do historians consider inscriptions important sources of history?

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King Ashoka’s inscriptions were mainly about:

• Military victories

• Farming techniques

• Teachings of dharma (righteous living)

• Building temples

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Vidhyarthi

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Match the material with its use in inscriptions:

• Royal orders

• Religious teachings

• Permanent records

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What does the name “Jambudvipa” mean?

• Land of the Mango Tree

• Land of the Jamun Tree

• Land of the Lotus Flower

• Land of the Seven Rivers

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In which epic does the name Jambudvipa appear?

• Ramayana

• Rig Veda

• Mahabharata

• Vishnu Purana

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Why did Ashoka use the name Jambudvipa in his inscriptions?

• To show love for jamun fruit

• To show his empire covered all of India

• To praise the Himalayas

• To describe trade routes

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What does Ashoka’s use of Jambudvipa tell us about how ancient Indians viewed their land?

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How does the name Jambudvipa connect to India’s geography?

• Shows India was full of deserts

• Shows India was linked to trade routes

• Shows India was identified with trees and nature

• Shows India was only northern mountains

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Which of these names appears in our National Anthem?

• Hindustan

• Jambudvipa

• Bharat

• Sapta Sindhava

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