The First Empire: The Mauryas

Who attacked north-western India in 326 BCE?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Alexander

• Seleucus Nicator

Which kingdom did Alexander defeat in his most famous battle in India?

• Magadha

• Kalinga

• Porus

• Maurya

Who was the advisor to Chandragupta Maurya?

• Kautilya

• Megasthenes

• Vishakhadatta

• Ashoka

Which book was written by Kautilya?

• Mudrarakshasa

• Arthashastra

• Indika

• Dhammapada

Who helped Chandragupta Maurya overthrow the Nanda dynasty?

• Vishakhadatta

• Chanakya

• Bindusara

• Ashoka

Which empire did Chandragupta Maurya establish?

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Nanda Empire

• Mughal Empire

Who succeeded Chandragupta Maurya?

• Bindusara

• Ashoka

• Kautilya

• Alexander

Ashoka is also known as:

• Ashoka the Wise

• Ashoka the Great

• Ashoka the Conqueror

• Ashoka the Ruler

What was Ashoka's primary reason for his remorse after the Kalinga War?

• He lost the battle

• The immense suffering and loss of life

• The destruction of his army

• The loss of resources

What did Ashoka adopt after the Kalinga War?

• More wars

• Buddhism and non-violence

• Military expansion

• Hinduism