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India's Names: A History Quiz

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  • What ancient civilization primarily referred to the Indus Valley region as 'Sindhu'?
  • The name 'Hindustan' is derived from which river?
  • Which group of people contributed significantly to the widespread use of 'India' as a name for the country?
  • Bharata is a name mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures. After whom was Bharata named?
  • Which term historically encompassed a larger geographical area than present-day India?
  • The term 'Aryavarta' generally refers to which region of the Indian subcontinent?
  • During whose reign did the usage of 'Hindustan' become more prevalent?
  • Which ancient text mentions 'Bharatavarsha' as a name for the Indian subcontinent?
  • The name 'India' is most directly linked to which language?
  • In ancient texts, 'Bharat' is often described as the land between the Himalayas and which ocean?