Question 1

Which Hindu god appears on the coins issued by Vima Kadphises?

Accepted Answer

A)  vishnu
B)  siva
C)  brhama
D)  indra B

Question 2

Which Kushan king portrayed Buddha for the first time on coins?

Accepted Answer

A)  kujula kadphises
B)  huvishka
C)  vima kadphises
D)  kanishka D

Question 3

Which Sultan of Delhi Sultanate introduced the coin 'silver Tanka'?

Accepted Answer

A)  qutbud-din aibak
B)  rukn-ud-din firuz
C)  iltumish
D)  alauddin khilj C

Question 4

Which among the following terms do not mention coins?

Accepted Answer

A)  nikka.
B)  kamsa
C)  pada
D)  vrata

Question 5

Who was the Satavahana ruler issued coins with images of rulers for the first time?

Accepted Answer

A)  guatamiputra satakarni
B)  yajna satakarni
C)  vasishtiputra satakarni
D)  vashtiputra pulamayi

Question 6

What is the name of the metal coin used during the vedic period?

Accepted Answer

A)  jital
B)  tanka
C)  nishka
D)  dana

Question 7

Name the Roman emperor to whose court the Kushan kings sent their ambassadors?

Accepted Answer

A)  nero
B)  augustus
C)  trajan
D)  constantine

Question 8

Who was the first independent Kushan King in India?

Accepted Answer

A)  kujula kaphises
B)  kanishka
C)  vima kadphises
D)  huvishka

Question 9

Who was the Indo-Greek king appeared on the coins issued by Kujula Kadphises?

Accepted Answer

A)  hermaeus
B)  sapadbizes
C)  heraios
D)  heracles

Question 10

Pick out the coin which is not in circulation in the Vedic period?

Accepted Answer

A)  krishnala
B)  nishka
C)  satamana
D)  jital

Question 11

With which dynasty that Rabatak Inscription is associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  kushana
B)  gupta
C)  mourya
D)  satavahanas

Question 12

Who is kusidin?

Accepted Answer

A)  money lender
B)  tenant
C)  merchant
D)  goldsmith

Question 13

Which south Indian dynasty invited members of Ayyavole to its territory?

Accepted Answer

A)  pandyas
B)  cholas
C)  cheras
D)  pallavas

Question 14

What metal is used to make nishka?

Accepted Answer

A)  gold
B)  silver
C)  copper
D)  bronze

Question 15

Which dynasty issued coins like Ka, pon, kanam and Kasu?

Accepted Answer

A)  chola
B)  pallava
C)  chera
D)  rashtrakutas

Question 16

Which port under the Satavahans lay on the western coast of India?

Accepted Answer

A)  bharuch
B)  koduru
C)  ghantasala
D)  ujjain

Question 17

Which inscription of Asoka refers to Keralaputras?

Accepted Answer

A)  girnar
B)  maski
C)  dauli
D)  jougada

Question 18

Which was the leading trade emporium of Chera kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  musiri
B)  bandar
C)  kodumananm
D)  tyndis

Question 19

Which non-Indian script is used in Kushana coins?

Accepted Answer

A)  latin
B)  kharoshti
C)  hindi
D)  chinese

Question 20

Name the practice which is used for the redistribution of wealth in the Vedic period?

Accepted Answer

A)  dana
B)  gavisti
C)  duhitri
D)  gotra

Exam 1: Coins and Currency in Ancient India: Part A