Mahabharat 1
What were the five sons of Pandu called?
The Pandavas
How are Dronacharya and Kripacharya related?
Dronacharya is married to Kripacharya's sister, Kripi, making them brothers-in-law.
Name the two wives of Pandu.
Kunti and Madri
On the banks of which river did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?
Saraswati River
Chant the Opening Prayer.
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Which character is the eldest of the Kauravas?
Duryodhana
Which of the Pandavas was Duryodhana the most jealous of?
Bhima
Which Deva's son is Arjuna? (From whom did Kunti get a boon?)
Lord Indra
What was the dominant language in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Sanskrit
What happened to Karna?
He was put in a basket and sent down the river.
How many sons did Dhritarashtra and Gandhari have?
What was the name of Kunti's first son?
Karna
Who got the ball out of the well after it got stuck because of a game the Pandavas and Kauravas were playing?
Dronacharya
What were the two major cities in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
Chant the Morning Prayer.
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What was the advice that Vidura gave to Dhritarashtra about Duryodhana?
Vidura told Dhritarashtra to abandon Duryodhana.
Name the Pandavas from oldest to youngest.
Yudhisthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, Sahadeva
Who helped Bhima after he woke up in the river?
Vasuki (the king of snakes)
Why can't we answer more questions about the Indus Valley Civilization?
We can't read the written language.
Why did Vidura tell Dhritarashtra to abandon Duryodhana?
Vidura knew that Duryodhana would cause the destruction of the entire Kuru clan.
Why did Dronacharya go to Drupad for help?
Bonus: What was he trying to get from him?
Because he needed money, and Drupad was a good friend from his childhood who had previously promised to help him.
Bonus Answer: Milk for Ashwatthama
How did the poison from the snakes in the river affect Bhima after he was poisoned?
They acted as an antidote for the poison the Duryodhana fed Bhima.
How did Dronacharya get the ball out of the well?
(Multiple answers can be provided.)
Which 13th-century Indian board game is still played today?
Snakes and Ladders
What is the most famous structure in the ancient city of Mohenjo Daro?
Great Bath