Attempt all questions. Time: 1 hour, M.M. 30
Q.1. The last Maurya emperor was assassinated around ________ BCE. (1 mark)
Q.2. Who founded the Shunga dynasty? (1 mark)
a) Kharavela
b) Pushyamitra
c) Kaniska
d) Karikala
Q.3. The Satavahana coins often depicted which of the following? (1 mark)
a) Horses
b) Ships
c) Elephants
d) Chariots
Q.4. The Hathigumpha inscription records the achievements of ________. (1 mark)
Q.5. The Heliodorus pillar praises which deity as the 'god of gods'? (1 mark)
Q.6. Why is the post-Maurya period called the Age of Reorganisation? (2 marks)
Q.7. What was the significance of the ashvamedha yajna in the Shunga dynasty? (2 marks)
Q.8. How did the Satavahanas contribute to trade? (2 marks)
Q.9. What is Sangam literature, and what themes does it cover? (3 marks)
Q.10. How did the Indo-Greeks blend Indian and Greek cultural elements? (3 marks)
Q.11. Describe the contributions of the Satavahanas to art and architecture. (3 marks)
Q.12. Explain how the Cholas established their supremacy and contributed to the welfare of their people. (5 marks)
Q.13. Discuss how the Kushanas influenced art, trade, and cultural assimilation during their rule. (5 marks)
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1. What is the Age of Reorganisation, and why is it significant in history? | ![]() |
2. What were the main factors that led to the reorganisation of states during this age? | ![]() |
3. Can you explain the impact of the Age of Reorganisation on social structures? | ![]() |
4. How did the Age of Reorganisation influence the formation of new nations? | ![]() |
5. What lessons can be learned from the Age of Reorganisation in contemporary governance? | ![]() |