The Mauryan Empire

Who was the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

• Chanakya

• Kautilya

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

What was the ruling period of Bindusara?

• 297 - 273 BC

• 321 - 297 BC

• 273 - 297 AD

• 272 - 232 BC

Who was Ashoka's Father?

• Chanakya

• Chandragupta

• Bindusar

• Nanda

Chandragupta's grandson who succeeded him to the throne was named...

• Ashoka
• Chandragupta 2
• Nanda
• Kautilya

The four classes (varnas) in the caste system are: 

• Pharaoh, priests, artisans, slaves
• Brahman, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras
• King, queen, princes, lords
• Shogun, samurai, governors, artisans

Which group of people ranked highest on the caste system?

• warrior
• priests
• farmers
• merchants

What did Asoka do for his people once he converted to Buddhism?

• He forced his the people of Mauryan Empire to convert to Buddhism.
• He began to punish anyone in his empire that practiced Hinduism.
• He rejected violence, gave rich gifts to the poor, and consulted local communities about proper governance and good conduct.
• He divided up all of the land in his empire and gave each family an equal portion of land

Which was a Mauryan ruler who built new roads and hospitals for people and animals?

• Aryabhata
• Ashoka
• Chandra Gupta Maurya
• Kalidassa

used trade routes to travel to holy sites

• pilgrim
• Bhagavad Gita
• Ashoka
• Chandra Gupta

The Mauryan Empire reached its height under his rule.

• pilgrim
• Bhagavad Gita
• Ashoka
• Chandra Gupta