1. In which ancient text is the word "Andhra" first mentioned?
2. South of which mountain range did the Andhras live, in the ancient period?
3. Before the rise of the Satavahanas, what kind of political systems existed in the kingdoms of the region?
4. Shalivahanudu was the ruler of what kind of state before the Satavahana era began?
5. While Chandragupta Maurya ruled north India, south India had a special kingdom belonging to which people?
6. Consider the following statements about the Andhra kingdom during Chandragupta Maurya's reign:
(I) It had 30 forts
(II) It had 1 lakh infantry
(III) It had 2 lakh cavalry
Which of the above is/are correct?
7. Who led the Andhras to establish independence after the death of Emperor Ashoka?
8. In which year did Srimukha establish the independent Andhra kingdom?
9. According to most historians, for approximately how many years did the Satavahana dynasty rule continuously?
10. Up to which city did Srimukha and his brother Srikrishna extend their kingdom in their initial expansion?
11. Consider the following statements:
(I) The Satavahanas fought the Shungas during their expansion
(II) The Satavahanas fought the Shakas during their expansion
Which of the above is/are correct?
12. Which city did the Satavahanas capture first during their expansion — Ujjaini or Vidisha?
13. What was the name of the Satavahana capital located on the north bank of the Godavari river?
14. In which district of the old Hyderabad state was Pratishthanapuram located?
15. Amaravati, another Satavahana capital, was also known by which other name?
16. The famous Shaka–Satavahana war took place in which century AD?
17. For how many years did the Satavahanas rule south India before defeating the Kanva king?
18. Which Kanva dynasty king did the Satavahana ruler defeat and kill in order to capture Magadha?
19. How many Satavahana kings ruled continuously after the conquest of Magadha?
20. After Srimukhudu (Simuka) defeated the Kanva king Susarma and occupied Magadha, for how long did the subsequent 19 Satavahana kings rule Bharatadesh (India) continuously?
21. Up to which sea did the Satavahana kingdom extend in the west?
22. In his book "Coins of Andhra," Rapson described the Satavahana kings as belonging to which varna?
23. According to Megasthenes (writing around 300 years before Christ), how many fortified towns did the Andhra kingdom have?
24. Kondapur, one of the fortified towns mentioned by Megasthenes, is located in which district?
25. Terracotta seals found at Kondapur indicate that the area was ruled by Gautamiputra and which other Satavahana king?
26. The Trirathna (Triratna) symbol found on Kondapur idols represents the combination of which three elements?
27. Which form of Buddhism was predominantly practiced in the Kondapur region?
28. Satavahana king Gautamiputra is described as hostile toward which religion?
29. Gautamiputra's son, who ruled as a subordinate and minted coins in his own name, was who?
30. The Kotilingala archaeological site, which yielded evidence of the Satavahana period, is located in which district?
31. What kind of facility, found well-developed at Kotilingala, indicates advanced sanitation engineering of the Satavahana period?
32. What material was used to build fences/enclosures around houses at Kotilingala?
33. What unusual iron weapon — tied with a chain — was found at Kotilingala?
34. From which year is the Vikrama era counted?
35. From which year is the Shalivahana (Shaka) era counted?
36. Between the two eras, which one is more commonly in use today?
37. What was the official language of the Satavahana administration, used for inscriptions and state affairs?
38. The standardized form of Prakrit used for writing Buddhist texts is known as?
39. Who was the court pandit of Kuntala Shatakarni who wrote the Sanskrit grammar text "Katantra Vyakaranam"?
40. For approximately how many years did Hala Satavahana rule?
41. What is the title of the anthology of poems compiled by King Hala?
42. Approximately how many poems does the Gatha Saptashati contain?
43. What title was given to King Hala, reflecting his patronage of poets?
44. Which Andhra scholar, called the "second Buddha," founded Mahayana Buddhism as a counter to Hinayana Buddhism?
45. Nagarjuna is described as an expert in which traditional field, besides being a chemist/alchemist?
46. Consider the following author–work pairs:
(I) Gunadhya – Brihatkatha
(II) Vatsyayana – Kamasutras
(III) Nagarjuna – Suhrllekha
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
47. Which ancient Indian text is cited as a key source for Satavahana-period games and leisure activities?
48. What was the ball game played by women during the Satavahana period called?
49. Consider the following statements about the Satavahana military's "four-fold forces" (chaturanga balalu):
(I) Elephants
(II) Horses
(III) Chariots
Which of the above is/are correct?
50. Which animal, considered especially sacred to Buddhists, was depicted on Satavahana coins?
51. What symbol, stamped on Andhra coins, indicates the dynasty's naval trade dominance?
52. With which distant Mediterranean power did the Satavahanas have significant trade relations?
53. Consider the following statements about goods exported from the Andhra kingdom to the Roman empire:
(I) Elephants
(II) Pearls
(III) Sandalwood
Which of the above is/are correct?
54. From whose reign onward did Satavahana emperors begin the practice of stating their mother's name before their own (matrubhakti)?
55. Consider the following statements about major Buddhist sculpture sites of the Satavahana period:
(I) Dhanyakatakam
(II) Ghantasala
(III) Nagarjunakonda
Which of the above is/are correct?
56. The Amaravati school of Buddhist sculpture — centered at Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, and Jaggayyapeta — flourished across which period?
57. What evidence found at Nagarjunakonda demonstrates the Satavahanas' religious tolerance?
58. Though Satavahana rulers mainly followed the Vedic religion, who were the principal patrons of Buddhism within the royal family?
59. In which year did Andhra Satavahana rule begin?
60. In which year did Andhra Satavahana rule end?
61. Consider the following statements about religions prominent within the Satavahana empire:
(I) Hindu
(II) Buddhist
(III) Jain
Which of the above is/are correct?
62. During the Satavahana period, Andhra people gradually transformed from a nomadic-tribal stage into what kind of social unit?
