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During which period the trade between India and Rome flourished?

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  1. First or second century

  2. Second or third century

  3. Third or fourth century

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Around the first or second century CE, trade between India and Rome flourished. The ports in South India also had a large share in this trade.

Which type of articles were found in excavations of Kolhapur?

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  1. Silver

  2. Gold

  3. Bronze

  4. Diamonds

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Some articles made of bronze were found in the excavations at Kolhapur. They have been made in Rome.

Who had  caves dug out at a place called 'Sigiriya'?

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  1. King Ashoka

  2. King Kashyap

  3. King Mahendra

  4. King Vikram

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the fifth century CE King Kashyap ahd caves dug out at aplace called 'Sigiriya'. The wall paintings in these caves bear a resemblance to the paintings in the Ajanta Caves.

When did the ancient kingdom of Funan in Cambodia was established?

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  1. First century BCE

  2. First century CE

  3. Third century CE

  4. Fifth century CE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Funan was the first important Hinduized kingdom in southeast Asia. It  arose in the 1st century AD and was incorporated into the state of Chenla in the 6th century. This kingdom established by Kaundinya flourished for a few centuries and later was merged in the famous kingdom of Kambuja .

People of Funan knew the ______ language.

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  1. Marathi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Hindi

  4. Tamil

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following was an India's major contributions to the world?

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  1. Gold

  2. Zero

  3. Silver

  4. Ayurveda

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The concept of 'Zero' is one of the India's  major contributions to the world.It was Arabs who introduced this Indian concept to Europe.

Alexandria was an important port in which country?

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  1. Egypt

  2. England

  3. America

  4. Russia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alexandria was an important port in Egypt. The Arab merchants carried Indian goods up to Alexandia. From there, they were sent to the countries in Europe. Besides Indian goods, the Arabs also conveyed Indian philosophy and science to Europe.

The Arab merchants carried Indian goods up to Alexandria. From there, they were sent to the countries in _______.

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  1. America

  2. Japan

  3. Europe

  4. China

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Correct Option: C

Who invited the Buddhist bhikkhus in China?

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  1. Ming Emperor

  2. Qing Emperor

  3. Fa Hien

  4. Yuan Chwang

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the fist century CE, the Ming Emperor of China invited the Buddhist bhikkhus Dharmarakshaka and Kashyapmatanga to China. The bhikkhus translated many Indian Buddhist text into the Chinese language.

Arikamedu is found in which of the following state of India?

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  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The excavations at Arikamedu in Tamil Nadu have also brought to light many articles made in Rome. This place were very important centres of trade between India and Rome. Many such trade centres are mantioned in the literature of those time.