L17: The First Unification of India

What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?

• A. to unify India

• B. to impose Buddhism

• C. to build famous temples

• D. to improve the lives of peasants

How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?

• A. He sent ships to far-off islands.

• B. He conquered neighboring kingdoms.

• C. He sponsored settlements by colonists. D. He persuaded other rulers to unite with him.

• D. He persuaded other rulers to unite with him.

Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Chandragupta Maurya’s rule?

• A. He created a strong central government.

• B. He used torture and spies to make people obey.

• C. He made sure farmers had water for their crops.

• D. He built a royal road more than one thousand miles long

Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?

• A. He put a stop to foreign trade.

• B. He was overthrown by his son.

• C. He decided to live as an ascetic.

• D. He lost the conquered territories.

Which conclusion about the Mauryan Empire does the timeline best support?

• A. It began when Ashoka died.

• . B. It only expanded for a hundred years.

• C. It fell apart when Chandragupta Maurya died.

• D. Its first ruler was Chandragupta Maurya.

King Ashoka was Chandragupta Maurya’s

• father

• enemy

• brother

• grandson

Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he

• moved to China.

• gave up violence.

• reached the mountains.

• surrendered to his cousin.

Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka’s values?

• A. marrying a Buddhist

• B. seeing a very bloody battle

• C. hearing Buddha's first sermon

• D. discovering old age and illness

Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?

• A. respect for all living things

• B. toleration of other religions

• C. honesty in words and actions

• D. awareness that everything changes

How did Chandragupta Maurya’s rule differ from Ashoka’s?

• A. Chandragupta Maurya had a larger empire than Ashoka did.

• B. Chandragupta Maurya used Buddhism to keep his people happy.

• C. Chandragupta Maurya made laws that were fairer than Ashoka's laws.

• D. Chandragupta Maurya used force to be sure no one threatened his power