This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 8 > Class 8 English Supplementary Chapter 8 Ancient Education System Of India ā Quiz 1 š Homepage š Download PDF Books š Premium PDF Books Class 8 English Supplementary Chapter 8 Ancient Education System Of India Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. WHAT WAS THE MEDIUM OF EDUCATION IN VEDIC PERIOD? A) PALI. B) SANSKRIT. C) PRAKRIT. D) LOCAL DIALECT. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) SANSKRIT. 2. Which ancient university was known for its expertise in various subjects? A) Nalanda. B) Harvard. C) Cambridge. D) Oxford. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nalanda. 3. What were the subjects taught in the Vedic education system? A) Art, Drama, Dance, Culinary Arts. B) Math, Geography, Music, Sports. C) History, Economics, Political Science, Computer Science. D) Vedas, literature, philosophy, rituals, and sciences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vedas, literature, philosophy, rituals, and sciences. 4. What was the significance of Nalanda and Takshashila in ancient India? A) They were significant as renowned centers of education and learning in ancient India. B) They were popular for their trade and commerce activities. C) They were famous for their military training facilities. D) They were known for their agricultural research centers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They were significant as renowned centers of education and learning in ancient India. 5. What were the methods of teaching used in Vedic education? A) Oral transmission and memorization of sacred texts. B) Watching educational videos on tablets. C) Using abacus for mathematical calculations. D) Reading and writing on parchment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Oral transmission and memorization of sacred texts. 6. How were teachers respected in the ancient education system? A) Teachers were highly respected and revered as gurus or mentors. B) Teachers were considered as lowly servants. C) Teachers were ignored and not given any importance. D) Teachers were feared and disliked by students. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Teachers were highly respected and revered as gurus or mentors. 7. Maitreyi, Viswambhara, Apala, Gargi and Lopamudra have been called ..... A) Queens. B) Woman scholars. C) Teachers. D) Sisters of scholars. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Woman scholars. 8. What was taught in the name of Physical education? A) Krida. B) Vyayamaprakara. C) Yoga sadhana. D) All of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the Above. 9. THE WANDERING TEACHERS DURING THE VEDIC PERIOD WERE CALLED A) GURUS. B) ATMANS. C) CHARAKAS. D) BRAHMANA. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) CHARAKAS. 10. " ..... were the residential places of learning" A) Temples. B) Gurukuls. C) Tols. D) Viharas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gurukuls. 11. What was the primary method of education in the Gurukul system? A) Group projects and collaborative learning. B) Oral teachings and practical demonstrations. C) Online courses and virtual classrooms. D) Written examinations and standardized tests. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oral teachings and practical demonstrations. 12. "To them, India was a land of ..... " A) Wealth. B) Abundance. C) Greenery. D) Wonder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wonder. 13. Which of the following was a notable feature of the ancient education system? A) Education was expensive. B) Education was considered sacred and free. C) Education was only for men. D) Education was centralized. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Education was considered sacred and free. 14. Which of the following was a source of education in ancient India? A) Online courses. B) Vedas. C) Textbooks. D) Internet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vedas. 15. What was the method of teaching primarily used in ancient Indian education? A) Online lectures. B) Group projects. C) Debates and discussions. D) Written exams. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Debates and discussions. 16. Who were the main teachers in the Gurukul system? A) Students. B) Parents. C) Monks. D) Gurus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gurus. 17. ANCIENT EDUCATION SYSTEM FOCUSED ON WHICH FORM OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE STUDENTS? A) HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT. B) COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. C) LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. D) COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT. 18. STUDENTS WENT TO WHICH PLACE IN ORDER TO GET HIGHER EDUCATION? A) GURUKULS. B) VIHARAS. C) SHAKHAS. D) ALL OF THE ABOVE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ALL OF THE ABOVE. 19. NALANDA UNIVERSITY WAS A CENTRE OF HIGHER LEARNING A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 20. What did Xuan Zang study at Nalanda? A) Mathematics. B) Astronomy. C) Yogashastra. D) Medicine. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yogashastra. 21. Which of the following was NOT a curricular area in ancient education? A) Medicine. B) Astronomy. C) Computer science. D) Martial skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Computer science. 22. What was the role of teachers in the ancient education system? A) Imparting knowledge and skills to students. B) Entertaining students with stories. C) Performing religious rituals. D) Selling goods to students. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Imparting knowledge and skills to students. 23. Which of the following universities was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? A) None of the above. B) Both Takshashila and Nalanda. C) Nalanda. D) Takshashila. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Both Takshashila and Nalanda. 24. Which of the following was a center of learning in South India? A) Oxford. B) Ghatika. C) Takshashila. D) Nalanda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ghatika. 25. Which balance were students taught to appreciate? A) The balance between animals and plants. B) The balance between the universe and the world. C) The balance between education and personal life. D) The balance between nature and human beings. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The balance between nature and human beings. 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