Foreign Invasions in Ancient India
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Foreign Invasions in Ancient India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one major impact of the Huna invasions on Indian society.
Describe the administrative changes brought by the Achaemenid rulers in north-western India.
Describe the impact of the Saka and Parthian invasions on Indian polity.
Explain how the foreign invasions influenced Indian art and architecture.
Explain the role of Taxila during the period of foreign invasions.
Explain the significance of the Indo-Greek rule in Indian history.
Explain the term ‘Indo-Greek’ as used in ancient Indian history.
After reading the following passage, answer the question: 'The arrival of foreign invaders brought new ideas, technologies, and customs to India. One such example is the introduction of new coinage systems and artistic motifs.' Identify two specific contributions made by foreign invaders to Indian society as mentioned in the passage.
The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and which Indian king? (1) Chandragupta Maurya (2) Porus (3) Ashoka (4) Bindusara
The term ‘Yavana’ in ancient Indian texts refers to which group of foreign invaders? (1) Greeks (2) Sakas (3) Huns (4) Parthians
Which dynasty did Seleucus Nicator belong to? (1) Maurya (2) Achaemenid (3) Seleucid (4) Kushan
Which foreign invader is credited with introducing the Kharosthi script in India? (1) Greeks (2) Sakas (3) Parthians (4) Kushans
Fill in the blank: The ________ Empire was established in north-western India after the invasion of Alexander the Great.
Fill in the blank: The ________ introduced gold coins in India, which influenced Indian coinage for centuries.
Fill in the blank: The ________ invasion led to the spread of Mahayana Buddhism in Central Asia.
Fill in the blank: The ________ invasion marked the end of the Mauryan Empire.
True or False: The foreign invasions had no impact on Indian religion and philosophy.
True or False: The Greeks were the first foreign invaders to enter India.
True or False: The Parthians ruled India after the Kushans.
True or False: The Parthians ruled over parts of north-western India before the Kushans.
