The Rise Of The Maurya Empire And Its Impact On Ancient India

The Rise Of The Maurya Empire And Its Impact On Ancient India

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the rise and fall of the Mauryan Empire, starting with Chandragupta Maurya's unification of India and his military conquests, including defeating Seleucus. It highlights Ashoka's rise to power, his transformation after the Kalinga War, and his embrace of Buddhism. Ashoka's Dhamma policy and its impact on Indian culture and governance are discussed, including the spread of Buddhism and the adoption of the Sarnath Lion Capital as India's national emblem.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for Chanakya's support of Chandragupta Maurya?

To gain wealth and power

To expand the Mauryan Empire

To establish a new religion

To avenge an insult from Dhananda

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which territories did Chandragupta Maurya acquire after defeating Seleucus Niketa?

Hirat, Kandhar, Kabul valley, and Baluchistan

Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan

Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the capital city of Pataliputra during the Mauryan Empire?

It was built entirely of stone

It had 570 watchtowers and 64 gates

It was located on a mountain

It was the smallest city in the empire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Pindusara's failure to suppress Kalinga?

Lack of military resources

Internal rebellion in the empire

Strong resistance from Kalinga

Natural disasters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the governor of Takshila during Pindusara's reign?

Chanakya

Chandragupta Maurya

Ashoka

Sushema

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Ashoka's invasion of Kalinga?

A peaceful annexation

A devastating war with massive casualties

A failed military campaign

A diplomatic agreement

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to Ashoka's transformation after the Kalinga War?

A dream about Buddha

A conversation with a monk

A natural disaster

A vision of the future

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