DAY-2 CLASS-7 SOCIAL L-6

Who are the two key figures mentioned in the title "The First Indian Empire - Day 2"?

• Ashoka and Akbar

• Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya

• Harsha and Samudragupta

• Akbar and Birbal

Who was the author of Arthashastra?

• Chanakya

• Chandragupta

• Ashoka

• Bindusara

Which skill did Chandragupta master, according to the information provided?

• Architecture

• Politics and leadership

• Medicine

• Astronomy

Based on the information, how might Chandragupta's training by Chanakya have contributed to his later success as a leader? Use reasoning and evidence from the details provided.

• It made him a famous artist.

• It helped him master politics and leadership, which are essential for ruling.

• It allowed him to travel the world.

• It taught him how to build temples.

What strategic steps did Chanakya and Chandragupta take to defeat the Nanda dynasty?

• They negotiated peace with Dhana Nanda.

• They raised an army in secret and planned an attack.

• They increased taxes to gain support.

• They built new temples to win over the people.

How did the Mauryan Empire expand its territory?

• By conquering the Roman Empire

• By expanding westward after Alexander's retreat

• By forming alliances with the Greeks

• By trading with China

Which of the following is NOT a topic under Economics in the Arthashastra?

• Trade

• Taxes

• Diplomacy

• Treasury

How did Chandragupta contribute to the partnership, according to the material?

• Through his leadership

• Through his poetry

• Through his inventions

• Through his wealth

Explain how the combination of Chanakya's wisdom and Chandragupta's leadership could have led to the creation of a united India.

• Wisdom provided strategies and leadership executed them, resulting in a strong empire.

• Wisdom and leadership caused confusion, leading to division.

• Only leadership mattered, wisdom was not important.

• Only wisdom mattered, leadership was not needed.

Explain how the partnership between Chanakya and Chandragupta changed India's history. Use evidence from the material to support your answer.

• Their partnership changed India's history forever by creating a mighty empire and influencing governance for centuries.

• Their partnership led to the decline of the Mauryan Empire.

• Their partnership had no significant impact on Indian history.

• Their partnership only affected trade routes.