Exploring the Mauryan Empire

What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

• Bihar

• Sarnath

• Kalinga

• Pataliputra

Who was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty?

• c) Chandragupta Maurya

• Darius

• Bimbisara

• Ashoka

What did Chandragupta Maurya receive from Seleucus after their conflict?

• A fleet of ships

• A territory in India

• 500 war elephants

• An alliance with Persia

What was the primary purpose of the large police force in the Mauryan Empire?

• To oversee agriculture

• b) To maintain order and enforce laws

• To conduct diplomatic missions

• To train soldiers

What percentage of their income did people have to pay as taxes in the Mauryan Empire?

• 30%

• d) 25%

• 5%

• 12%

What was one of the main reasons for the increase in trade during the Mauryan Empire?

• c) The introduction of new currencies

• b) The construction of new roads

• a) The discovery of new trade routes

• d) The decline of other empires

What was a common punishment for those who disobeyed the laws in the Mauryan Empire?

• Public shaming

• Confiscation of property

• a) Fines

• Community service

Which famous traveler visited the Mauryan Empire?

• c) Megasthenes

• Zheng He

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What was the main religion during the Mauryan Empire?

• d) Taoism

• b) Buddhism

• c) Confucianism

• a) Christianity

Who was the most famous ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

• Harsha

• Kanishka

• a) Ashoka

• Bimbisara