Ashoka: The Great Emperor

Ashoka: The Great Emperor

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Ashoka: The Great Emperor

Ashoka: The Great Emperor

Assessment

Quiz

History

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Gabrielle Krakower

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism?

Kalinga War

Battle of Thermopylae

Invasion of Gaul

Siege of Troy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ashoka spread Buddhism throughout his empire?

Building Hindu temples and shrines

Banning the practice of Buddhism

Sending missionaries, inscribing edicts, and promoting Buddhist principles through policies

Conquering neighboring empires

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main themes of Ashoka's rock edicts?

Warfare, religious persecution, and economic exploitation

Isolationism, cultural assimilation, and political oppression

Non-violence, religious tolerance, and social welfare

Environmental destruction, human rights abuses, and corruption

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are some of the locations where Ashoka's rock edicts can be found?

Nowhere, they are all lost

Only in the city of Pataliputra

Various locations across the Indian subcontinent

Various locations across Europe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Ashoka's legacy in terms of promoting social welfare and animal rights?

Promoting social welfare and animal rights

Promoting trade and economic growth

Enforcing strict laws and harsh punishments

Conquering new territories and expanding the empire

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ashoka's rule impact the development of Indian art and architecture?

Encouraged the decline of art and architecture in India

Led to the construction of Hindu temples and shrines

Promoted the spread of Buddhism and led to the construction of Buddhist stupas, pillars, and rock-cut caves

Had no impact on the development of Indian art and architecture

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Ashoka's impact on Indian history?

He abolished all religions in India

He conquered the entire world

He introduced Hinduism as the state religion

He promoted Buddhism and spread it throughout the Indian subcontinent

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