Nalanda and Vikramshila Mix: facts and a 5-question quiz
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What this quiz covers
Era: 5th-13th century. Region: Bihar. 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)
- Nalanda: Nalanda was a leading centre of learning from the 5th century.
- Dharmapala: The Pala king Dharmapala founded it in the late 8th century.
- Xuanzang studied at Nalanda.: He spent about five years there in the 7th century.
- Destruction of Nalanda: Traditionally dated to about 1200.
- Odantapuri: Odantapuri in Bihar was destroyed around the same time.
Quick answers
What should I know about Nalanda? Nalanda was a leading centre of learning from the 5th century.
What should I know about Dharmapala? The Pala king Dharmapala founded it in the late 8th century.
What should I know about Xuanzang studied at Nalanda.? He spent about five years there in the 7th century.
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