The Maurya Empire

The __________________ Empire was founded by Chandragupta in the 300's B.C.

After the Battle of Kalinga, Asoka chose to ____________________ to Buddhism.

Some of Asoka's writings of moral advice, encouraged people to behave with ________________________________, 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