Satavahana Dynasty
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Satavahana Dynasty starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the administrative structure of the Satavahana Dynasty.
Describe the economic activities that flourished under the Satavahana rule.
Describe the role of trade in the prosperity of the Satavahana Empire.
Explain the decline of the Satavahana Dynasty.
Explain the importance of the Gatha Saptashati in Satavahana history.
Explain the role of women in the Satavahana Dynasty, especially in administration and society.
Explain the significance of the Nashik and Karle caves in relation to the Satavahana Dynasty.
Name one important port used by the Satavahanas for overseas trade.
Name the most famous ruler of the Satavahana Dynasty who defeated the Saka ruler Nahapana.
Name the mother of Gautamiputra Satakarni, who played an important role in his administration.
The Satavahana Dynasty is believed to have originated from which present-day Indian state? (1) Maharashtra, (2) Andhra Pradesh, (3) Karnataka, (4) Tamil Nadu
The Satavahana Dynasty is known for promoting which two religions? (1) Hinduism and Jainism, (2) Buddhism and Jainism, (3) Buddhism and Hinduism, (4) Christianity and Buddhism
The Satavahana Dynasty mainly ruled over which region of India? (1) Northern India, (2) Deccan region, (3) Eastern India, (4) Western India
The Satavahanas issued coins mainly in which metal? (1) Gold, (2) Silver, (3) Lead, (4) Iron
The Satavahanas were contemporaries of which northern Indian dynasty? (1) Mauryas, (2) Guptas, (3) Kushanas, (4) Nandas
What was the main reason for the conflict between the Satavahanas and the Western Kshatrapas?
What was the main source of revenue for the Satavahana rulers?
Which language was predominantly used in Satavahana inscriptions? (1) Sanskrit, (2) Prakrit, (3) Tamil, (4) Pali
Which of the following is a major literary work attributed to the Satavahana period? (1) Gatha Saptashati, (2) Arthashastra, (3) Ramayana, (4) Mahabharata
Which of the following is true about the Satavahana Dynasty? (1) They ruled before the Mauryas, (2) They were known for their support of Jainism, (3) They issued coins in lead and copper, (4) They had their capital at Pataliputra
