Sources of History: Accounts of Foreign Travelers and Archaeological Evidence
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Q1.
Who is known as the 'Father of History' and wrote the book 'Historica'?
Herodotus
Megasthenes
Pliny
Strabo
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Answer: A. Herodotus
Herodotus is known as the 'Father of History' and wrote the book 'Historica' in which he described 5th century BCE India.
Q2.
Which Greek ambassador wrote 'Indica' providing detailed account of Mauryan administration?
Herodotus
Megasthenes
Arrian
Plutarch
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Answer: B. Megasthenes
Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya's court who wrote 'Indica' describing Mauryan administration and society.
Q3.
Which Chinese pilgrim is known as the 'Prince of Pilgrims'?
Fa-hien
Hiuen Tsang
I-tsing
Sung Yun
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Answer: B. Hiuen Tsang
Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang) is known as the 'Prince of Pilgrims' who visited India during Harsha's reign and wrote detailed accounts.
Q4.
During whose reign did the Chinese pilgrim Fa-hien visit India?
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta II
Harsha
Skandagupta
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Answer: B. Chandragupta II
Fa-hien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) of the Gupta dynasty in the early 5th century CE.
Q5.
Which Arab traveler wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind' describing Indian society?
Ibn Battuta
Al-Beruni
Sulaiman
Al-Masudi
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Answer: B. Al-Beruni
Al-Beruni wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind' (Book of India) providing detailed account of Indian society, religion, and customs during the 11th century.
Q6.
Which archaeological site provides evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Taxila
Harappa
Nalanda
Sanchi
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Answer: B. Harappa
Harappa is one of the major archaeological sites that provides evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization discovered in 1921.
Q7.
What is the primary significance of archaeological evidence in historical reconstruction?
Provides biased information
Gives material evidence of past cultures
Only shows religious practices
Limited to royal dynasties
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Answer: B. Gives material evidence of past cultures
Archaeological evidence provides unbiased material proof of past cultures, lifestyle, technology, and social practices of ancient civilizations.
Q8.
Who among the following foreign travelers visited India during the medieval period?
Megasthenes
Fa-hien
Ibn Battuta
Hiuen Tsang
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Answer: C. Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan traveler who visited India during the 14th century (medieval period) and served in Delhi Sultanate.
Q9.
What type of information do inscriptions provide as archaeological evidence?
Only religious information
Administrative, religious, and social information
Only military conquests
Only economic data
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Answer: B. Administrative, religious, and social information
Inscriptions provide comprehensive information about administrative policies, religious practices, social customs, donations, and royal achievements.
Q10.
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of foreign travelers' accounts?
Cultural bias
Language barriers
Limited geographical coverage
Detailed material culture description
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Answer: D. Detailed material culture description
Detailed material culture description is actually a strength of foreign travelers' accounts, not a limitation. They provide valuable insights into lifestyle and customs.
