Ancient India: True or False, Round 2: facts and a 5-question quiz

Five more true or false statements: Kushans, Satavahanas and Indo-Greeks. 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: 1st century BCE - 3rd century CE. Region: India, Pakistan. 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)

• Kanishka was a Kushan king.: He ruled in the 2nd century CE and supported Buddhism.
• Gandhara art was influenced by Greek styles.: Graeco-Buddhist sculptures show Hellenistic features.
• The Satavahanas ruled the Deccan.: Their capital was Pratishthana (Paithan).
• The Kushans ruled from Madurai.: The Kushans ruled from Purushapura (Peshawar) and Mathura.
• Menander I was an Indo-Greek king associated with the Milindapanha.: Menander talks with the monk Nagasena.

Quick answers

What should I know about Kanishka was a Kushan king.? He ruled in the 2nd century CE and supported Buddhism.

What should I know about Gandhara art was influenced by Greek styles.? Graeco-Buddhist sculptures show Hellenistic features.

What should I know about The Satavahanas ruled the Deccan.? Their capital was Pratishthana (Paithan).

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