Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

'Erythraean' was the Greek name for:

Options:

Red Sea

Arabian Sea

Bay of Bengal

Indian Ocean

Correct Answer:

Red Sea

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Red Sea

"Periplus” is a Greek word meaning sailing around and “Erythraean” was the Greek name for the Red Sea."