Mauryan + Gupta Empire Quiz

Who unified the Indian subcontinent for the first time?

• Ashoka Maurya

• Bindusara Maurya

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Harsha Maurya

Which religion did the Mauryan Empire contribute to spreading?

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

Who governed the regional provinces in the Mauryan Empire?

• Elected officials

• Military generals

• Relatives and close associates

• Merchants and traders

What helped the central government of the Mauryan Empire maintain control?

• An extensive network of spies and a powerful standing army

• A powerful standing army and a network of merchants

• An extensive network of spies and a strong navy

• A strong navy and a network of merchants

What was the primary economic activity of the Mauryan Empire?

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fishing

From which exports did the Mauryan Empire profit?

• Gold, silver, and spices

• Cotton cloth, iron, and salt

• Timber, coal, and silk

• Wheat, barley, and rice

What empire did Chandragupta Maurya found?

• Gupta Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Chola Empire

What religion did Ashoka Maurya convert to due to guilt associated with violence?

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

• Islam

What period did Ashoka Maurya usher in after coming to power?

• A period of economic prosperity

• A period of religious pluralism and tolerance

• A period of scientific advancement

• A period of military expansion

What are the inscriptions carved by Ashoka on rocks known as?

• Ashoka's Chronicles.

• Edicts of Ashoka.

• Ashoka's Scriptures.

• Ashoka's Testaments.