Question 1

'Hammurabi' was famous for his------------&#10;A) code of law&#10;B) administrative reforms&#10;C) music&#10;D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Hammurabi is most famous for his code of law, known as the Code of Hammurabi, which is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world.

Question 2

The earliest dynasty of the Chinese civilizations was ------------&#10;A) shang&#10;B) chou&#10;C) yin&#10;D) none of these

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The Shang Dynasty is recognized as the earliest dynasty of Chinese civilization, known for its advancements in bronze work, writing, and its establishment of a clear class structure.

Question 3

'The warring stats' related to----------&#10;A) chinese history&#10;B) indian history&#10;C) roman history&#10;D) none of these

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The term "Warring States" refers to a period in Chinese history (475-221 BC) during which several states battled each other for supremacy before the Qin state eventually unified China.

Question 4

The oracle bone script related to------------&#10;A) chinese civilization&#10;B) persian&#10;C) sumerian&#10;D) roman

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The oracle bone script is associated with the Chinese civilization, being one of the earliest forms of Chinese writing used during the late Shang Dynasty (around 1200–1050 BCE) for divination purposes.

Question 5

Zoroastrianism was founded by&#10;A) zorashtrar&#10;B) zeus&#10;C) susrutha&#10;D) none of these

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Zoroastrianism was founded by Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra), a spiritual leader and prophet whose teachings form the basis of the Zoroastrian faith.

Question 6

The modern name of Persia&#10;A) iran&#10;B) iraq&#10;C) syria&#10;D) afganisthan

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The modern name of Persia is Iran. This name change officially took place in 1935.

Question 7

'Ahura Mazda' is related to------------&#10;A) zorashianism&#10;B) cynicism&#10;C) confucianism&#10;D) none of these

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Ahura Mazda is the supreme god in Zoroastrianism, which is sometimes spelled as Zorashianism.

Question 8

The most important text of Zoroastrian religion ------------&#10;A) rgveda&#10;B) zand avesta&#10;C) the book of dead&#10;D) none of these

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The Zand Avesta, also known simply as the Avesta, is the primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism, containing its core teachings, rituals, and prayers.

Question 9

Darius I belongs to-----------&#10;A) persian empire&#10;B) sumerian empire&#10;C) roman empire&#10;D) macedonian

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Darius I was a prominent king of the Persian Empire, ruling from 522 BCE until his death in 486 BCE. He is known for his administrative genius, the construction of the Royal Road, and the establishment of a postal system.

Question 10

Persepolis is a site of------------&#10;A) persian empire&#10;B) sumerian&#10;C) egypt&#10;D) greek

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Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid dynasty, reflecting the significance and grandeur of this ancient civilization.

Question 11

The founder of the Sassanid Empire was-----------&#10;A) ardashir&#10;B) xerxes&#10;C) cyrus&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of The founder of the Sassanid Empire was-----------&#10;A)...

Question 12

Who was the famous cynic philosopher&#10;A) zeno&#10;B) aristotle&#10;C) diogenes&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of Who was the famous cynic philosopher&#10;A) zeno&#10;B)...

Question 13

The famous silk related to------------&#10;A) china&#10;B) rome&#10;C) greece&#10;D) syria

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The answer of The famous silk related to------------&#10;A) china&#10;B) rome&#10;C)...

Question 14

The great wall of china was built by---------&#10;A) shi huwanti&#10;B) sima qian&#10;C) hao&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of The great wall of china was built...

Question 15

'Patesi' related to-----------&#10;A) sumeria&#10;B) persia&#10;C) mesopotamia&#10;D) egypt

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The answer of 'Patesi' related to-----------&#10;A) sumeria&#10;B) persia&#10;C) mesopotamia&#10;D) egypt...

Question 16

'Grid system' is related to-------------&#10;A) indus valley&#10;B) chinese&#10;C) roman&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of 'Grid system' is related to-------------&#10;A) indus valley&#10;B)...

Question 17

'Dancing girl is related to&#10;A) indus valley&#10;B) china&#10;C) persia&#10;D) sumeria

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The answer of 'Dancing girl is related to&#10;A) indus valley&#10;B)...

Question 18

Drainage system was a feature of------------&#10;A) indus&#10;B) chinese&#10;C) egypt&#10;D) ur

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The answer of Drainage system was a feature of------------&#10;A) indus&#10;B)...

Question 19

Feudalism from below and above is related to---------&#10;A) r. s sharma&#10;B) d. d kosambi&#10;C) b. n. s yadava&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of Feudalism from below and above is related...

Question 20

The fourth Buddhist council was held at---------&#10;A) pataliputra&#10;B) kashmir&#10;C) magadha&#10;D) kosala

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The answer of The fourth Buddhist council was held at---------&#10;A)...

Question 21

The shakas belongs to---------&#10;A) central asia&#10;B) greek&#10;C) west asia&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of The shakas belongs to---------&#10;A) central asia&#10;B) greek&#10;C)...

Question 22

Who were known as Indo-Greeks ----------&#10;A) bactrians&#10;B) parthians&#10;C) shakers&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of Who were known as Indo-Greeks ----------&#10;A) bactrians&#10;B)...

Question 23

The most important shaka rules was-------------&#10;A) rudradaman i&#10;B) rudradaman ii&#10;C) sudarshan&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of The most important shaka rules was-------------&#10;A) rudradaman...

Question 24

Gondophernes belongs to----------&#10;A) parthians&#10;B) scythians&#10;C) bactnia&#10;D) none of these

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The answer of Gondophernes belongs to----------&#10;A) parthians&#10;B) scythians&#10;C) bactnia&#10;D) none...

Deck 4: Historical and Cultural Trivia