Question 1

Which Sultan of Delhi Sultanate introduced the coin 'silver Tanka'?&#10;A)qutbud-din aibak&#10;B)rukn-ud-din firuz&#10;C)iltumish&#10;D)alauddin khilj

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Iltutmish introduced the silver Tanka, which became a standard currency and contributed significantly to the economy of the Delhi Sultanate.

Question 2

Name the practice which is used for the redistribution of wealth in the Vedic period?&#10;A)dana&#10;B)gavisti&#10;C)duhitri&#10;D)gotra

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Dana refers to the practice of giving or donation, which was a common way of wealth redistribution in the Vedic period. It was a voluntary practice aimed at supporting the societal structure, including the sustenance of scholars, priests, and the needy.

Question 3

What is the name of the metal coin used during the vedic period?&#10;A)jital&#10;B)tanka&#10;C)nishka&#10;D)dana

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Nishka was a term used for a metal coin or ornament in ancient India during the Vedic period. It was often made of gold and served as a form of currency or wealth.

Question 4

What metal is used to make nishka?&#10;A)gold&#10;B)silver&#10;C)copper&#10;D)bronze

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Nishka was an ancient form of currency, which was made of gold.

Question 5

Pick out the coin which is not in circulation in the Vedic period?&#10;A)krishnala&#10;B)nishka&#10;C)satamana&#10;D)jital

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Jital is the correct answer because it was not in circulation during the Vedic period. The Vedic period predates the introduction of the jital, which was a medieval coin. Krishnala, Nishka, and Satamana were ancient forms of currency mentioned in Vedic texts.

Question 6

Who was the first Kushan king issued gold coins?&#10;A)vima kadphises&#10;B)kujula kadphises&#10;C)kanishka&#10;D)vima taktu

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Vima Kadphises was the first Kushan king to issue gold coins, marking a significant development in the empire's economy and coinage system.

Question 7

Which Hindu god appears on the coins issued by Vima Kadphises?&#10;A)vishnu&#10;B)siva&#10;C)brhama&#10;D)indra

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Vima Kadphises, a Kushan emperor, issued coins featuring the Hindu god Shiva, indicating the religious inclinations and cultural affiliations of his reign.

Question 8

Which south Indian dynasty invited members of Ayyavole to its territory?&#10;A)pandyas&#10;B)cholas&#10;C)cheras&#10;D)pallavas

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The Pandyas invited members of the Ayyavole, a prominent merchant guild in South India, to their territory to boost trade and commerce.

Question 9

Which non-Indian script is used in Kushana coins?&#10;A)latin&#10;B)kharoshti&#10;C)hindi&#10;D)chinese

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Kharoshti script was used in Kushana coins, reflecting the diverse cultural influences in the region during their rule.

Question 10

Who was the first independent Kushan King in India?&#10;A)kujula kaphises&#10;B)kanishka&#10;C)vima kadphises&#10;D)huvishka

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Question 11

With which dynasty that Rabatak Inscription is associated?&#10;A)kushana&#10;B)gupta&#10;C)mourya&#10;D)satavahanas

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Question 12

Name the Roman emperor to whose court the Kushan kings sent their ambassadors?&#10;A)nero&#10;B)augustus&#10;C)trajan&#10;D)constantine

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Question 13

Who was the Indo-Greek king appeared on the coins issued by Kujula Kadphises?&#10;A)hermaeus&#10;B)sapadbizes&#10;C)heraios&#10;D)heracles

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Question 14

Which Kushan king portrayed Buddha for the first time on coins?&#10;A)kujula kadphises&#10;B)huvishka&#10;C)vima kadphises&#10;D)kanishka

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Question 15

Who was the Satavahana ruler issued coins with images of rulers for the first time?&#10;A)guatamiputra satakarni&#10;B)yajna satakarni&#10;C)vasishtiputra satakarni&#10;D)vashtiputra pulamayi

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Question 16

Who is kusidin?&#10;A)money lender&#10;B)tenant&#10;C)merchant&#10;D)goldsmith

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Question 17

Which dynasty issued coins like Ka, pon, kanam and Kasu?&#10;A)chola&#10;B)pallava&#10;C)chera&#10;D)rashtrakutas

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Question 18

Which was the leading trade emporium of Chera kingdom?&#10;A)musiri&#10;B)bandar&#10;C)kodumananm&#10;D)tyndis

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Question 19

Which city under Satavahanas was famous for metal industry?&#10;A)gudur&#10;B)vinukonda&#10;C)palnadu&#10;D)sopra

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Question 20

Which port under the Satavahans lay on the western coast of India?&#10;A)bharuch&#10;B)koduru&#10;C)ghantasala&#10;D)ujjain

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Question 21

Krishanala was a coin in circulation during the&#8230;&#8230;..period&#10;A)mouryas&#10;B)kushans&#10;C)vedic&#10;D)satavahanas

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Question 22

Which inscription of Asoka refers to Keralaputras?&#10;A)girnar&#10;B)maski&#10;C)dauli&#10;D)jougada

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Question 23

Which Kushan king replaced the Greek language with the Bactrian language?&#10;A)kanishka&#10;B)vasudeva&#10;C)kujula kadphises&#10;D)harsha

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Question 24

Which among the following terms do not mention coins?&#10;A)nikka.&#10;B)kamsa&#10;C)pada&#10;D)vrata

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Question 25

What is the description not associated with gahapati?&#10;A)head of ahousehold.&#10;B)wealthy property owner&#10;C)producer of wealth&#10;D)guild master

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Deck 1: Coins and Currency in Ancient India: Part A