World History Unit 5 Quiz

Who was the well known first king of the Mauryan Empire

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta

• Tamil

• Megasthenes

Ashoka was the --------------------- of Chandragupta.

• Adviser

• Grandson

• Father

• Brother

Why can Asoka's history be described as "written in stone"?

• Because most of what we konw about him and his rule comes from the stone age.
• Because most of what we know about him comes from his best friend's cousin's sister's little cousin Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
• Because most of what we know about him and his rule comes from the edicts carved on pillars, rocks, and walls across his empire.
• Because he beat up people with his hands that were considered to be made of stone.

How did Asoka treat other religions in the Mauryan Empire?

• He punished people who practice Hinduism.
• Asoka only allowed people to practice Buddhism and Hinduism.
• Asoka forced all of the people to practice Hinduism.
• He wanted all religions to be honored and respected.

Which religion was most popular in the Gupta Empire?

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Jainism