Grade 6 Mauryan empire

1. Who was the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

• Chanakya

• Kautilya

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

2. Which of these is accurate about 'Indika'

• Tells us about the political administration of the Mauryan Empire

• Is written by Chanakya

• Written by Megasthenes

• Tells us about the religious life of the Mauryas

3. Chanakya was a learner and wise Brahmin scholar and a teacher in (a)   University.

4. Chandragupta's success in acquiring the throne of magadha was largely due to the guidance and training of ____________.

• Nanda

• Ashoka

• Alexander

• Chanakya

5. (a)   was written by Chanakya.

In 273 BCE, Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the last Nanda king, Dhana Nanda and seized the throne of Magadha.

• True

• False