Civilization
What is the first known civilization in India?
Harappa
This river separated the kingdoms of Paurava and Takshila.
What is the Jhelum River?
He was the founder of the Maurya Empire and the first ruler to unite the Indian subcontinent.
Who is Chandragupta Maurya?
The two groups of Kuru princes.
Who are the Pandavas and the Kauravas
What Guru Dakshina did Drona ask of Eklavya?
He asked for his thumb
What is the land of Jambudvipa known for being full of?
Jamun fruit
This king of Takshila surrendered his kingdom to Alexander and helped him fight King Paurava.
Who is King Ambhi?
This great grandson of Chandragupta gave up violence after the Kalinga War and followed Buddhism.
Who is Ashoka?
This teacher of the Kuru princes was known for his exceptional skill in archery and warfare.
Who is Dronacharya?
Who was King Santanu and Ganga’s son? (Birth Name)
Devrata
What toys did Harappan kids play with?
Terracotta toys (clay toys)
King Paurava’s army used these giant animals during the Battle of Hydaspes.
What are elephants?
This scholar and advisor helped Chandragupta rise to power and wrote the Arthashastra.
Who is Chanakya?
What was the name of Pandava’s kingdom?
Indraprastha
What was the curse that Karna’s guru put on him?
He will forget his knowledge when he needs it the most.
What was the special, high-up part of the city that was protected by walls?
Citadel
After defeating Porus, Alexander asks him how he wants to be treated. Porus replied with this proud answer.
What is "Like a King"?
Ashoka’s Dhamma taught people to speak the truth, respect all religions, and follow this nonviolent principle.
What is Ahimsa?
Who composed the Mahabharat and who wrote it, and what were the conditions between the two?
Composer-Sage Vyasa
Writer-Lord Ganesha
Ganesha's Condition: Vyasa must dictate continuously without pausing; otherwise, Ganesha will stop writing.
Vyasa's Condition: Ganesha must first understand each verse before writing it down.
Which sage gave the boon to Kunti?
Sage Durvasa
Name one other famous city in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Mohenjo-Daro
Alexander died at this young age, and his empire was divided among his generals.
What is 33 years old?
This ancient Mauryan ruler’s empire was divided into provinces ruled by princes and included the first census in India.
Who is Chandragupta Maurya?
This demoness married Bhima and became the mother of Ghatotkacha.
Who is Hidimbi?
Who was the sister of Kauravas?
Dushala