Family
Which dynasty are the Pandavas and Kauravas from?
The Kuru Dynasty
Who was the teacher of the Pandavas & Kauravas?
Dronacharya
Which event led to the exile of the Pandavas & how many years were they banished?
Yudhistira losing the gambling match. 12 years regular (aranyavas) & 1 year incognito (agyathavas)
What great song did Krishna speak to Arjuna when he was confused on the battle field?
the Bhagavad Gita
Who is the author of the Mahabharat?
Vyasadev
How many children did Dhritarastra and Gandhari have?
100 sons & 1 Daughter
Which Pandava was known for his archery skills & what was his weapon called?
Arjuna & the Gandiva
Which Kingdom did the Pandavas stay in during the last year of their exile?
The Matsya Kingdom, King Virata
What was the name of the epic battle in the Mahabharat and how long did it last?
The Kurukshetra War, 18 days
What was the name of the capital city of the Kuru Kingdom?
Hastinapur
Who is the evil uncle guiding the Kauravas into making horrible decisions?
Shakuni
What was the name of the palace on fire that the Pandavas were set on fire in, and what was it made of?
the Lakshagraha, made of Wax
Who did Bhima marry after defeating the Demon Hidimba? Who was their son?
Hidimbi, and their son is Gatotkacha
What was the name of the celestial weapon used by Arjun to slay Karna?
The Brahmastra
Who scribed the Mahabharata while Vyasadev spoke?
Lord Ganesha
What was Bhishma’s name as a child?
Devavrata
What did the suitors have to do in order to marry Princess Draupadi?
One who perfectly aims at the fish eye by looking at the image in the water below would marry Draupadi.
During the exile, Arjuna meet Lord Shiva, What does he gift Arjuna?
The Pashupatastra
On which day of the war did Bhishma fall?
the 10th Day
Who was the person that was saved in Uttara's womb by Lord Krishna?
Parikshit Maharaj
Who gave Queen Kunti the boon to obtain her sons, and which gods were each of the Pandavas blessed by? 50 points per son.
Sage Durvasa.
After Bhima was poisoned as a child who saved him and what was he given as a gift?
Varuna, the god of the ocean, pleased to see Bhima, offered him a powerful elixir that not only restored his strength but made him even stronger than before.
Who was Brihanalla??
Arjuna in disguise as the Dance Teacher.
Bheema slew Ashvathama. "What" was Ashvathama?
An Elephant.
How many chapters (slokas) are there in the Mahabharata?
18 Chapters and 100,000 Slokas