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Ancient Cities and Settlements

Description: Ancient Cities and Settlements Quiz
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Which ancient city was the capital of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Rakhigarhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was the largest and most important city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan.

What was the name of the ancient city located near present-day Delhi?

  1. Indraprastha

  2. Hastinapura

  3. Ayodhya

  4. Mathura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indraprastha was the ancient capital of the Pandavas, as mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.

Which ancient city was known as the 'City of Seven Pagodas'?

  1. Mamallapuram

  2. Kanchipuram

  3. Thanjavur

  4. Madurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mamallapuram, located in present-day Tamil Nadu, was known for its beautiful temples and sculptures.

What was the name of the ancient city founded by Alexander the Great?

  1. Alexandria

  2. Bucephala

  3. Nicaea

  4. Babylon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alexandria, located in present-day Egypt, was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.

Which ancient city was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Taxila

  3. Ujjain

  4. Kalinga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pataliputra, located in present-day Bihar, was the capital of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya.

What was the name of the ancient city located at the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna?

  1. Prayagraj

  2. Varanasi

  3. Ayodhya

  4. Mathura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is located at the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Yamuna.

Which ancient city was the capital of the Gupta Empire?

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Ujjain

  3. Kannauj

  4. Mathura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pataliputra remained the capital of the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of northern India.

What was the name of the ancient city located in present-day Rajasthan, known for its beautiful temples and palaces?

  1. Chittorgarh

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jaisalmer

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chittorgarh is famous for its historical forts and palaces, including the Chittorgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which ancient city was the capital of the Chola Empire?

  1. Thanjavur

  2. Madurai

  3. Kanchipuram

  4. Puhar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thanjavur, located in present-day Tamil Nadu, was the capital of the Chola Empire and is known for its beautiful temples.

What was the name of the ancient city located in present-day Karnataka, known for its beautiful temples and sculptures?

  1. Hampi

  2. Badami

  3. Pattadakal

  4. Aihole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hampi, located in present-day Karnataka, was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and is known for its beautiful temples and sculptures.

Which ancient city was the capital of the Maratha Empire?

  1. Pune

  2. Satara

  3. Kolhapur

  4. Nashik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pune, located in present-day Maharashtra, was the capital of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji Maharaj.

What was the name of the ancient city located in present-day Andhra Pradesh, known for its beautiful temples and palaces?

  1. Amaravati

  2. Vijayawada

  3. Visakhapatnam

  4. Tirupati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amaravati, located in present-day Andhra Pradesh, was the capital of the Satavahana Empire and is known for its beautiful temples and palaces.

Which ancient city was the capital of the Pallava Empire?

  1. Kanchipuram

  2. Mamallapuram

  3. Thanjavur

  4. Madurai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanchipuram, located in present-day Tamil Nadu, was the capital of the Pallava Empire and is known for its beautiful temples.

What was the name of the ancient city located in present-day Gujarat, known for its beautiful temples and palaces?

  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Surat

  3. Vadodara

  4. Dwarka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dwarka, located in present-day Gujarat, is considered to be the ancient capital of Lord Krishna and is known for its beautiful temples.

Which ancient city was the capital of the Rashtrakuta Empire?

  1. Manyakheta

  2. Kannauj

  3. Ujjain

  4. Pataliputra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manyakheta, located in present-day Karnataka, was the capital of the Rashtrakuta Empire and is known for its beautiful temples and palaces.

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