Unit 4 Lesson 21 Vocabulary Quiz

Who was Ashoka?

• A famous poet

• A king of the Mauryan Empire

• A scientist

• A philosopher

What does the term "Mauryan Empire" refer to?

• A dynasty in China

• A kingdom in Europe

• An ancient Indian empire

• A modern-day country

What are "edicts"?

• Poems

• Laws or commands

• Songs

• Stories

What does the word "vast" mean?

• Small

• Narrow

• Large

• Tiny

What does the word "promote" mean?

• To demote

• To support or encourage

• To ignore

• To criticize

What does the word "horror" mean?

• Joy

• Fear or shock

• Calmness

• Happiness

Who was the ruler of the Mauryan Empire from about 269 to 232 B.C.E., whose edicts reflected Buddhist values?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Bindusara

• Harsha

What is the term for a feeling of great fear and surprise?

• Awe

• Joy

• Anger

• Sadness

What was the name of the empire lasting from about 322 to 187 B.C.E., during which the Mauryan family unified India for the first time?

• Gupta Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Chola Empire

What is the term for a very large area?

• Continent

• Region

• Territory

• Expanse