Historiography in The Ancient Period

Q. The copper-plate that is believed to be from the Mauryan period and was found at Gorakhpur is known as the Copper-plate.

1. Sohgaura
2. Sonagaura
3. Gorakhpur

Q. The Sohagaura copper plate is of significant importance to the historiography of Ancient India. Why is it important?

1. The inscription on the plate is in Brahmi script and records a royal order to distribute grains carefully.
2. The copper plate is an expensive artefact.
3. The artefact belongs to the Maurya period, which has the earliest written documents in India.
4. The inscription helps us to understand the conditions during the Maurya period.

Q. Who wrote Harshacharita in the seventh century?

1. Banabhatta
2. Valmiki
3. Vyasa
4. Harshavardhan

Q. This copper-plate was found in a North Indian state. It is believed that this copper-plate is from the Mauryan period. Which of the following is being talked about here?

1. Taxila Copper-plate
2. Kalawan Copper-plate
3. Tamil Copper-plate
4. Sohagaura Copper-plate

Q. Which of these are used by historians to learn about the history of ancient India?

1. Puranas
2. Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata
3. Buddhist and Jain texts
4. School Textbooks

Q. Why 'Bakhar' is an important type of historical documents of medieval times?

1. All of these
2. It contain stories of historic events.
3. It contains eulogies of heroes.
4. It contain stories of battles and lives of great men.

Q. What information did historical inscriptions provide for historians about the country's ancient history?

1. Colonialism of India by England
2. Dates of various dynasties
3. Political events
4. Climate and Disasters

Q. How did people pass down mythological stories, notable deeds and social transitions during the pre-historic periods of India?

1. Oral Recitals
2. Rock Edicts
3. Inscriptions on copper plates.
4. Written Books

Q. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence:
The number of aboriginal inhabitants in Australia is considerable.

1. unoriginal
2. irrational
3. ancient
4. primitive

Q. What is the other name of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

1. Harappan Civilisation
2. Chenab Civilisation
3. Indian Civilisation
4. Mesopotamian Civilisation

Q. ___________________ book is written by Al Biruni