The Mauryan Empire: Formation, Governance, and Legacy

Who was the philosopher and scholar that guided Chandragupta Maurya in founding the Mauryan Empire?

• Seleucus

• Ashoka

• Chanakya

• Megasthenes

What was the outcome of the treaty between Chandragupta Maurya and Seleucus?

• Chandragupta lost the territories he had annexed

• The treaty was never signed

• Chandragupta retained the territories and gained additional areas

• Seleucus gained control over the Indian territories

What was the Arthashastra, authored by Chanakya, primarily about?

• Military strategies

• The science of prosperity and governance

• Religious rituals

• Astronomy

Which region did Bindusara's son, Ashoka, conquer that was strategically located on the Bay of Bengal?

• Magadha

• Kalinga

• Taxila

• Gandhara

What principle did Ashoka adopt after the conquest of Kalinga?

• Dharma

• Military expansion

• Economic prosperity

• Ahimsa or non-violence

What was the primary language of the Edicts of Ashoka?

• Latin

• Aramaic

• Sanskrit

• Greek

What was one of the reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire?

• Invasion by the Greeks

• Financial crisis due to administrative costs

• Natural disasters

• Lack of military strength

Who was the Brahman general responsible for ending the Mauryan dynasty?

• Seleucus

• Megasthenes

• Pushyamitra Shunga

• Chanakya

Which dynasty succeeded the Mauryan Empire?

• Shunga Dynasty

• Gupta Dynasty

• Kushan Dynasty

• Satavahana Dynasty

What was a significant reform introduced by Ashoka during his reign?

• Construction of new palaces

• Introduction of a new currency

• Abolition of slavery and forced labor

• Expansion of the military