6. The Shaka rulers were known for their patronage of which religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Zoroastrianism
Answer: b) Buddhism
7. The Shaka ruler who conquered Malwa and established his capital at Ujjain was:
a) Rudradaman
b) Nahapana
c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
d) Kanishka
Answer: c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
8. The Shaka rulers were finally overthrown by which dynasty?
a) Chola dynasty
b) Gupta dynasty
c) Satavahana dynasty
d) Pallava dynasty
Answer: c) Satavahana dynasty
9. The Shakas were finally defeated by the Satavahanas during the reign of which ruler?
a) Simuka
b) Gautamiputra Satakarni
c) Vasishthiputra Pulumavi
d) Yajna Sri Satakarni
Answer: b) Gautamiputra Satakarni
10. The Shaka rulers issued coins made of which metal?
a) Silver
b) Copper
c) Gold
d) Bronze
Answer: a) Silver
