Post-Mauryan Kingdoms
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Post-Mauryan Kingdoms starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the administrative system of the Satavahanas.
Describe the role of Kanishka in the spread of Buddhism.
Explain how the post-Mauryan kingdoms contributed to the development of Indian art and architecture.
Explain the impact of foreign invasions on Indian society during the post-Mauryan period.
Explain the importance of coinage introduced by the Indo-Greeks.
Explain the significance of the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman I.
Explain the significance of the Silk Route during the Kushan period.
Consider the following passage: 'A ruler of the post-Mauryan period issued bilingual coins with Greek and Kharosthi inscriptions, promoted trade, and was known for his patronage of Buddhism.' Identify the ruler and explain the significance of his coinage.
The Indo-Parthians ruled parts of which present-day country along with India? (1) Afghanistan (2) Sri Lanka (3) Myanmar (4) Nepal
The Junagadh rock inscription is associated with which ruler? (1) Ashoka (2) Rudradaman I (3) Kanishka (4) Menander
The Shaka era began in which year? (1) 78 CE (2) 320 CE (3) 185 BCE (4) 273 BCE
The Shakas were finally defeated by which Gupta ruler? (1) Chandragupta I (2) Samudragupta (3) Chandragupta II (4) Skandagupta
The capital of the Kushan Empire was ________.
The Indo-Greek king Menander is also known as ________ in Indian sources.
The Indo-Greek king who is said to have converted to Buddhism after a discussion with Nagasena was ________.
The Indo-Parthians were also known as ________.
True or False: The Indo-Greek king Menander adopted Buddhism.
True or False: The Kanva dynasty ruled after the Shungas in Magadha.
True or False: The Satavahanas were known for their matrilineal succession.
True or False: The Satavahanas were known for their support of Brahmanism as well as Buddhism.
