Ashoka - The King Who Gave Up War (Complete Quiz)

Bimbisara, Chandragupta Maurya and Bindusara were from the same dynasty i.e. 'The Mauryan Dynasty'.

• True

• False

Magadha is a kingdom ruled by several dynasties.

• True

• False

Name the 3 main rulers of the Mauryan Dynasty. (Not according to the order of options given)

• Bimbisara

• Bindusara

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

State True/False:

1. Chandragupta Maurya was inspired by the teachings of Buddha.

2. Ashoka is the only king seen in history who gave up war after winning one.

3. Bindusara had a total of 100 sons which were appointed as the royal governors for 1 province.

4. An empire is divided into provinces for better administration.

• No, Yes, No, Yes

• False, True, True, False

• True, True, True, True

• False, True, False, True

Ashoka had conquered Kalinga as he wanted to expand his kingdom.

• True

• False

Name the dynasties:

(i) Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Ashoka

(ii) Bimbisara and Ajatshatru

(iii) Mahapadma Nandin and Shishunaga

• Mauryan Dynasty, Haryanka Dynasty and Nanda Dynasty

• Mauryan Dynasty, Shishunaga Dynasty and Haryanka Dynasty

• Mauryan Dynasty, Haryanka Dynasty and Shishunaga Dynasty

• None of the above

Name the 3 important cities of the Mauryan Empire.

• Taxila

• Kalinga

• Pataliputra

• Ujjain

The main difference between an Empire and a kingdom is about their areas.

• True

• False

Which of the following emperor was overshadowed by his successor?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bimbisara

• Ashoka

• None of the above

Ashoka, later in his life, converted to Jainism while Chandragupta, had converted to Buddhism.

• True

• False

• Maybe