Ancient & Art & Culture 2020 Flashcards
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Who is Panini?
A Sanskrit grammarian known for his work Astadhyayi detailing Sanskrit grammar rules
Panini is considered the founder of the language and literature of Sanskrit and lived during the 4th to 7th century BCE.
What is Astadhyayi?
A comprehensive work by Panini consisting of eight chapters on Sanskrit grammar
It is a significant text in the field of linguistics.
What empire did Pushyamitra Shunga found?
The Shunga Empire
He ruled around the 1st century BC.
What significant action did Pushyamitra Shunga take to become ruler?
He killed Brihadratha, the last king of the Mauryas, during a military parade
This act is viewed as either an internal revolt or a Brahminical reaction to Mauryan patronage of Buddhism.
What was Pushyamitra Shunga’s capital?
Pataliputra
This city was a significant center during his reign.
Who was Amarasimha?
A Sanskrit grammarian and poet, one of the nine gems in Vikramaditya’s court
He authored the Amara-Kosha, a vocabulary of Sanskrit roots.
What is Amara-Kosha?
A vocabulary of Sanskrit roots divided into three books
It is a notable work by Amarasimha.
Who is Kalidasa?
The greatest playwright and dramatist of ancient India known for works like Shakuntala
He is traditionally associated with Chandragupta II.
What title is Chandragupta II also known by?
Vikramaditya
He was the third ruler of the Gupta Empire.
What significant event occurred during Chandragupta II’s reign?
The conquest of the Sakas
This event is documented in Banabhatta’s Harshacharita.
What is a Hundi?
A bill of exchange used in trade and credit transactions
Developed in Medieval India.
What do the terms ‘kulyavapa’ and ‘dronavapa’ refer to?
Measurement of land
These terms denote specific land measures in inscriptions.
Which ruler emphasized religious tolerance in his inscriptions?
Ashoka
His inscriptions conveyed messages of harmony and respect for all sects.
What incorrect match is associated with Dwarasamudra?
Maharashtra
Dwarasamudra is actually located in Karnataka.
Fill in the blank: The Sthaviravadins belong to _______.
Theravada Buddhism
They emphasize the original teachings of the Buddha.
True or False: The Mahasanghikas fostered the deification of Buddha.
True
This belief contributed to the development of Mahayana Buddhism.
What was the primary focus of Hinayana Buddhism?
Individual liberation from suffering through personal effort
This school emphasizes the original teachings of the Buddha.
Who founded the Pala dynasty?
Gopala
He ruled from 750 CE to the 770s CE.
What was the role of Banian in the East India Company?
An Indian agent acting on behalf of the company
They served as brokers and interpreters for European merchants.
What was the geographical significance of Ujjain during Chandragupta II’s reign?
It was made the second capital and a significant religious and political center
Ujjain became prominent during his rule.
What is Bhilsa known for?
Vidisha, the main center of the Sunga dynasty in Madhya Pradesh
Bhilsa is historically significant for its association with the Sunga dynasty.
Dwarasamudra was the regal capital of which dynasty?
Hoysalas in Karnataka
Dwarasamudra was an important city during the Hoysala dynasty.
What is Girnagar known as?
City-on-the-hills in Junagarh district of Gujarat
Girnagar is notable for its geographical features.
Where is Sthanesvara located?
Haryana
Sthanesvara is significant in Hindu mythology, particularly for the Pandavas.
