Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire Quiz

What was the result of Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism?

• A. Increase in military conquest

• B. Messages of tolerance and nonviolence

• D. Support for cruelty to animals

• C. Expansion of the empire through violence

Which kingdom did Ashoka conquer in a military campaign, resulting in a large death toll?

• D. Vajji

• C. Gandhara

• A. Magadha

• B. Kalinga

What did Ashoka give up after the conquest of Kalinga?

• C. Expansion of the empire through violence

• D. Cruelty to animals

• B. Support for Buddhism

• A. Military conquest and other forms of violence

Where were Ashoka's edicts specifically placed?

• D. In enemy territories

• A. Only in the capital city

• B. At religious sites and along busy trade routes

• C. In foreign countries

What language were Ashoka's edicts written in?

• B. Greek

• A. Sanskrit

• C. Local dialects

• D. Persian

What did Ashoka encourage citizens to perform through his edicts?

• D. Acts of selfishness

• A. Acts of violence

• B. Acts of generosity, religiousness, justice, and mercy

• C. Acts of rebellion

What did Ashoka build at important Buddhist sites?

• A. Military forts

• B. Religious structures

• C. Government offices

• D. Agricultural farms

Where was the Mauryan capital located?

• D. Varanasi

• C. Ujjain

• B. Taxila

• A. Pataliputra