First Unification of India

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What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?

• to unify India
• to impose Buddhism
• to build famous temples

How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?

• He sent ships to far-off islands.
• He conquered neighboring kingdoms.
• He sponsored settlements by colonists.

Which of these would you NOT consider an achievement under Chandragupta Maurya's rule?

• He created a strong central government.
• He used torture and spies to make people obey.
• He built a royal road more than one thousand miles long.

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

• It only expanded for a hundred years.
• It fell apart when Chandragupta Maurya died.
• Its first ruler was Chandragupta Maurya.

King Ashoka was Chandragupta Maurya's

• enemy.
• brother.
• grandson.

Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he

• moved to China.
• gave up violence.
• reached the mountains.

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

• marrying a Buddhist
• seeing a very bloody battle
• hearing Buddha's first sermon

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

• respect for all living things
• toleration of other religions
• honesty in words and actions

Ashoka often spoke of the people he ruled as his

• children.
• students.
• brothers.