Time Travelers' Trivia: Test Your History Knowledge #1

Dear all,

Welcome to the first thread of Time Travelers' Trivia: Test your History Knowledge!

We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey through time with all of you. This thread is dedicated to testing your historical knowledge and discovering fascinating facts from different eras and civilizations. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the past, there's something here for everyone.

Every week, we'll post a set of trivia questions covering various historical periods and events. Feel free to answer any or all of the questions. Discussion and sharing additional information are encouraged!

Participants will earn points for correct answers. We'll keep track of scores and recognize the top history buffs at the end of each week. The goal is to learn together and have fun. Don't worry if you don't know all the answers—this is a space for growth and discovery.

So, are you ready to put your historical knowledge to the test?

Past questions

Question 1 -- https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165630315

Answer and winner Q1 -- https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165636463

Question 2 -- https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165639839

Answer to Question 2 -- https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165645124

Winner for Question 2 -- https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165645208

Question 3-https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165647837

Answer and winner for Question 3-https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165652586

Question 4-https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165652614

Answer and winner of Question 4--https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/165657274

Ok so first question..

As per an inscription of Asoka, one animal was definitely cooked in the royal kitchen. Even after he had started his attempt to go towards Ahimsa post embracing Buddhism...

Which animal was it

Please tag others

Originally posted by: FlauntPessimism

Ok so first question..

As per an inscription of Asoka, one animal was definitely cooked in the royal kitchen. Even after he had started his attempt to go towards Ahimsa post embracing Buddhism...

Which animal was it

Please tag others

Deer? I'm just guessing not sure

Originally posted by: FlauntPessimism

Ok so first question..

As per an inscription of Asoka, one animal was definitely cooked in the royal kitchen. Even after he had started his attempt to go towards Ahimsa post embracing Buddhism...

Which animal was it

Please tag others

Lamb?

I am not sure 🤔

Originally posted by: CID-fan-394

Deer? I'm just guessing not sure

pretty close but not correct

Originally posted by: RamAayeHain

Lamb?

I am not sure 🤔

Let other's also answer

will reply tomorrow

Originally posted by: FlauntPessimism

Ok so first question..

As per an inscription of Asoka, one animal was definitely cooked in the royal kitchen. Even after he had started his attempt to go towards Ahimsa post embracing Buddhism...

Which animal was it

Please tag others

Rock Edict I specifically states that peacocks (and one deer) were killed for the royal kitchen, but Asoka intended to gradually stop this practice as he embraced Ahimsa.

Originally posted by: FlauntPessimism

Ok so first question..

As per an inscription of Asoka, one animal was definitely cooked in the royal kitchen. Even after he had started his attempt to go towards Ahimsa post embracing Buddhism...

Which animal was it

Please tag others

Rabbit I guess . not sure though

Originally posted by: FlauntPessimism

Ok so first question..

As per an inscription of Asoka, one animal was definitely cooked in the royal kitchen. Even after he had started his attempt to go towards Ahimsa post embracing Buddhism...

Which animal was it

Please tag others

Formerly, in the kitchen of Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, hundreds of thousands of animals were killed every day to make curry. But now with the writing of this Dhamma edict only three creatures, two peacocks and a deer are killed, and the deer not always. And in time, not even these three creatures will be killed.

(Major Rock Edict No.1)

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/dhammika/wheel386.html

Thankyou everyone for responding

So the correct anwer was peacock which was cooked daily.

The edict states that two peacocks and one deer (few translate it as antelope) were cooked in royal kitchen but some days that wasn't ....

Shoutout to

Bhavna @Bhavisweet03

and

Tinkerbell @Thorn.Princess

or giving the correct answers

Remarkable mention to Pete CID-fan-394 for guessing Deer, the second animal mentioned in the inscription though not cooked daily