Indian Empires: Chandragupta Maurya & Asoka

Government & Economy: What did Chandragupta Maurya NOT accomplish during his rule?

• His 600,000 soldier army provided protection.

• His empire's finances were organized.

• He built universities where both men and women could study.

• He introduced a single currency across the empire.

Who created the Mauryan Empire?

• Asoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

The seven occupational groups in Mauryan society were considered ______________ because you were born into them.

• karma

• Buddhism

• dharma

• castes

Why did Chandragupta pass the throne to his son in 301 BC?

• He converted to Buddhism to pursue nirvana.

• He was threatened by Asoka.

• He became a Jainist monk, and could no longer be king under this religion.

• His dynasty was over.

What is Asoka's relation to Chandragupta Maurya?

• Asoka was his son.

• Asoka was his grandson.

• Asoka murdered Chandragupta Maurya to acquire the throne.

How did Asoka treat other religions in the Mauryan Empire?

• He punished people who practiceD Hinduism.

• He wanted all religions to be honored and respected.

• Asoka only allowed people to practice Buddhism and Hinduism.

• Asoka forced all of the people to practice Hinduism.

Asoka converted to this religion after his armies fought to conquer many lands for his empire.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

How did Asoka extend Mauryan rule over most of India?

• He and his army conquered other kingdoms.

• He attracted other peoples to go under Mauryan rule with the promise of wealth.

• He used thousands of war elephants and his army to recruit other kingdoms.

Which was a Mauryan ruler who built new roads and hospitals for people and animals?

• Aryabhata

• Asoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Chandra Gupta I

Choose the best text evidence to support the argument that, Asoka was "the strongest of all the Mauryan emperors". CHECK ALL THE CORRECT ANSWERS.

• He extended Mauryan rule over most of India.

• Asoka practiced religious tolerance.

• He built resources that helped to improve the lives of his people.

• Society was stable and prosperous because his people were cared for.