GKwizard The Sungas who succeeded the Mauryas were: A. Buddhists B. Jains C. Brahmins D. Shudras Answer: Option C The Shunga dynasty, which succeeded the Mauryas, was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga, a Brahmin general who assassinated the last Mauryan ruler. They were known for their patronage of Brahmanism.
1 Which of the following is the earliest known civilization of India? A. Vedic Civilization B. Indus Valley Civilization C. Mauryan Empire D. Gupta Empire View Answer
2 The Great Bath is a significant structure found at which Indus Valley Civilization site? A. Harappa B. Lothal C. Kalibangan D. Mohenjo-daro View Answer
3 The term 'Arya' in the early Vedic period primarily referred to: A. A settled agricultural community B. A group of nomadic pastoralists C. Members of the ruling class D. Forest dwellers View Answer
4 The Upanishads are primarily concerned with: A. Ritualistic practices B. Social laws C. Philosophical and spiritual knowledge D. Political administration View Answer
5 Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? A. Ashoka B. Bindusara C. Chandragupta Maurya D. Kanishka View Answer