The Maurya Empire

The (a)   Empire was founded by Chandragupta in the 300's B.C.

After the Battle of Kalinga, Asoka chose to (a)   to Buddhism.

Some of Asoka's writings of moral advice, encouraged people to behave with (a)   , or freedom from prejudice.

Under Chandragupta's rule, the Maurya Empire's main source of wealth was

• conquest

• mining

• farming

• manufacturing

Chandragupta used the Maurya Empire's wealth for all of the following except

• clearing forests

• building roads

• hiring mercenary soldiers

• improving irrigation systems for farmers

Like the Egyptian pharaohs, the Indian emperor Chandragupta believed in

• sharing his power with governors of city-states

• maintaining a small army

• the democratic principles of government

• the absolute power of the ruler

The achievements of Asoka included

• building the greatest empire India has ever known

• the building of a system of colleges

• encouraging trade with east Asia

• the breakup of the empire

Asoka thought of his people as his

• children

• slaves

• possible poisoners

• parents

Why is Asoka considered one of India's greatest leaders?

• Under his rule, the Maurya Empire extended across China.

• He was a kind ruler who thought of his people as his children.

• He used his wealth to build huge, splendid palaces.

• He invent astronomy to predict when the Indus River would flood.

What contributed to the breakup of the Maurya Empire?

• food shortages

• no strong rulers after Asoka

• not enough roads

• a weak army