History Chapter 4 – Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings MCQ Question and Answers – MCQs for Practice

1. __ refers to shrine ?

2. Which of the following options is the most probable explanation for the incorporation of the ’Shailabhanjika’ Motif in Sanchi Stupa?

3. In which Language was Jain literature written ?

4. Where did Buddha give his 1st sermon ?

5. Shah-ji-ki-Dheri is located in?

6. Which pitaka included rules and regulations for those who joined the sangha or monastic order?

7. Gautam Buddha's father was the chief of ______________ clan.

8. Mahavira was formerly known as ____________

9. Where are Elliot marbles situated ?

10. A balcony-like structure that represents the abode of the god is called __?

11. Where is Sanchi located ?

12. What is Hagiography?

13. Who wrote the line “It seems to me a suicidal and indefensible policy to allow the country to be looted of original works of ancient art.” ?

14. Who was the first woman to be ordained as Bhikkuni ?

15. Which pitaka deals with philosophical matters?

16. ‘’The nature of the self ‘’ and ‘’ The true sacrifice’’ are the two verses from ____?

17. Buddha’s teachings are found mainly in which pitaka?

18. Ashokavandana belongs to which sect ?

19. A hut with a pointed roof is known as __?

20. Zarathustra belongs to which country ?