Ancient India 4.5 & 4.6 History Quiz

What did Kautilya see in Chandragupta?

• someone who could spread Jainism

• someone who could overthrow the Aryans

• someone who could lead the fight against the Greeks

• someone who could set up an effective bureaucracy

Which of these actions helped Chandragupta control his empire?

• He gave food to the areas he conquered

• He appointed government officials to carry out his orders

• He trusted those who pledged their loyalty

• He lived simply and did not burden the people with taxes

What was the purpose of the Arthashastra?

• to raise taxes

• to spy on spies

• to make sure rules were carried out

• to explain how to be a good ruler

What is a bureaucracy?

• a region with its own government

• a system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations

• a long-term plan for achieving a goal

• a system of government that answers to a supreme ruler

What freedom did Chandragupta’s subjects lack?

• Freedom of religion
• Freedom of the press
• Freedom of assembly
• Freedom of speech

What did Asoka do after the war with Kalinga?

• Asoka continued to expand his empire through conquest
• Asoka became a ruthless dictator and imposed harsh laws on his people
• Asoka began following Buddhist values

• Asoka retired from ruling and lived a life of seclusion

What is ahimsa?

• Non-violence
• Violence
• Aggression
• Warfare

Why did Asoka build stone pillars across his empire?

• To honor the gods and goddesses
• To encourage his subjects to live mortal lives

• To mark the boundaries of his empire
• To use as a form of currency

What are stupas?

• Buddhist monasteries and shrines

• Buddhist commemorative burial mounds

• war memorials

• Asoka’s principles for moral law

How did Asoka’s rule lead to a prosperous India?

• Asoka imposed heavy taxes on the citizens
• Asoka declared war on neighboring countries
• Asoka neglected the development of infrastructure
• Asoka build excellent roads that promoted trade