Ancient India: True or False: facts and a 5-question quiz

Five true or false statements on the early history of India. This is a true-or-false quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Ancient India. Region: India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire.: He took Pataliputra from the Nandas.
• Mohenjo-daro is in present-day Rajasthan.: It is in Sindh, Pakistan.
• The Harappan civilisation had planned cities with drainage.: Mohenjo-daro had covered drains.
• Buddhism began in Kerala.: Buddhism began in the Gangetic plain.
• The Gupta period is often called a classical age of Indian culture.: Art, literature and science flourished.

Quick answers

What should I know about Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire.? He took Pataliputra from the Nandas.

What should I know about Mohenjo-daro is in present-day Rajasthan.? It is in Sindh, Pakistan.

What should I know about The Harappan civilisation had planned cities with drainage.? Mohenjo-daro had covered drains.

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