Ancient India | MCQs

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 The old name of Taxila was Takhshasila.

Taxila was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.

Taxila's Province in Punjab.

Taxila's Division is Rawalpindi Division.

Taxila's District is Rawalpindi District.

Taxila's Tehsil is Taxila Tehsil.

Old Taxila was the capital of Ghandhara.

Old Taxila was an important city in ancient India.

Taxila is one of Punjab's popular tourist spots.

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The Indian campaign of Alexander began in 327 BC

By crossing the Indus River on his way to Taxila.

She invaded India after winning the Battle of the Hydaspes

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The Bronze Age (2500 BC to 1500 BC) is when humans started making tools and weapons using bronze, an alloy of copper and tin.

It marked significant advancements in metallurgy and technology.

It leading to improvements in agriculture, warfare, and trade.

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Sindhu refers to the Indus River and its surrounding region, traditionally associated with seven rivers.

The word Hindu was later derived by Persians from Sindhu to describe the people living beyond the Indus.

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The earliest coins in the subcontinent, known as punch-marked coins, were primarily made of silver.

These coins date back to around the 6th century BCE during ancient Indian kingdoms.

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Taxila University was established by King Ashoka

Taxila University Founded: c. 5th century BCE

The world's first university is Taxila University

Ashoka was the third Mauryan Emperor of Magadha