Ancient India

Who founded the Maurya Empire in 321 BCE?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Chanakya

• Nanda Dynasty

Which battle caused immense suffering and led to Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism?

• Battle of Kalinga

• Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Plassey

• Battle of Kurukshetra

Under Ashoka’s rule, Buddhism spread to places like Sri Lanka and Central Asia.

• True

• False

What was a major consequence of the Battle of Kalinga for Ashoka?

• He expanded his empire further

• He adopted Buddhism and prioritized peace

• He was defeated and lost his throne

• He built more forts

Which of the following values were promoted by the Edicts of Ashoka?

• Violence and conquest

• Nonviolence and tolerance of all religions

• Wealth accumulation

• Isolation from other cultures

What is the main difference between Buddhism and Hinduism regarding the caste system?

• Buddhism rejected the caste system, while Hinduism supported it.

• Buddhism supported the caste system, while Hinduism rejected it.

• Both Buddhism and Hinduism supported the caste system equally.

• Neither Buddhism nor Hinduism had any views on the caste system.

Which concept was used to justify the Caste System in ancient India?

• Dharma

• Ahimsa

• Moksha

• Karma

Jainism emerged as a reaction to the rigid social structure and rituals of which religion?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

Dharma is a key concept in which Indian religions?

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism

• Christianity, Islam, Judaism

• Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Baháʼí Faith

• Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto

Karma refers to the idea that a person's actions have consequences that affect their current life and future rebirths.

• True

• False