History Test - ...

Arrange the different stages of the discovering of Amaravati in a chronological order:

(A) In 1854, Walter Elliot visited Amaravati and collected several sculpture panels.

(B) The slabs from Amaravati were taken to different places like the India Office in Madras.

(C) A local Raja stumbled upon the ruins of the stupa at Amarvati.

(D) A British officer named Colin Mackenzie visited the site of Amaravati.

Choose 'True' statements:

(A) Bodhisattas are compassionate beings who help others.

(B) Hinayana meant 'great vehicle' and Mahayana meant 'Lesser vehicle'

(C) The Avatars were recognised with in the tradition of Vaishnavism.

(D) Shiva was symbolised by the ‘Linga’.

(E) The tall structure in temple is known as 'Garbhgriha' and small square room called 'Shikhara'.

Directions: Read the following passage carefully:

The Harappan civilization, one of the earliest urban cultures, flourished in the northwestern regions of South Asia around 2500 BCE. Its cities, such as Mohenjodaro and Harappa, displayed advanced urban planning, including well-laid streets, sophisticated drainage systems, and large granaries. The civilization engaged in long-distance trade, with evidence of contact with Mesopotamia. Artifacts like seals, beads, and pottery highlight their craftsmanship. The decline of the Harappan civilization remains a topic of debate, with theories ranging from climatic changes to invasions and natural disasters.

Directions: Read the following passage carefully:

The Harappan civilization, one of the earliest urban cultures, flourished in the northwestern regions of South Asia around 2500 BCE. Its cities, such as Mohenjodaro and Harappa, displayed advanced urban planning, including well-laid streets, sophisticated drainage systems, and large granaries. The civilization engaged in long-distance trade, with evidence of contact with Mesopotamia. Artifacts like seals, beads, and pottery highlight their craftsmanship. The decline of the Harappan civilization remains a topic of debate, with theories ranging from climatic changes to invasions and natural disasters.