Ancient History MCQs

1. What was the main focus of the 4th Buddhist Council?

2. Which region was referred to as Kasperia by the Greeks?

3. Which philosophy emphasizes the unity of the soul with Lord Shiva?

4. Which dynasty ruled Kashmir before the Karkotas?

5. Which ruler was known for destroying Buddhist shrines?

6. Who founded the city of Pravarasenpura (modern Srinagar)?

7. Which dynasty was founded by Durlabhavardhana?

8. Which famous temple was built by Lalitaditya?

9. Who wrote Shivasutra?

10. What archaeological evidence suggests early settlements in Kashmir?

11. Where is the Burzahom site located?

12. Which district is bounded by Srinagar in the north and Anantnag in the south and east?

13. Who built the city of Srinagari (Pandrethan)?

14. Which Kushan ruler organized the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir?

15. Which text was written by Abhinavagupta?

16. Who was the first king of Kashmir, according to Rajatarangini?

17. Which period saw the construction of menhirs (large stone monuments)?

18. Which of the following was a discovery at Burzahom?

19. Which traveler called Kashmir as Kashi-Mi-Lo?

20. Who wrote Rajatarangini, the first historical record of Kashmir?

21. Who was known as the Samudragupta of Kashmir?

22. Which ancient text mentions that Kashmir was once a lake drained by Rishi Kashyapa?

23. What was the capital of the Kambojas, as mentioned in the Mahabharata?

24. Which ruler sent the Buddhist missionary Majjhantika to Kashmir?