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Mauryan and Gupta Empire

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How was Chandragupta Maurya a harsh ruler?

a)

He was veeeeeeeery selfish

b)

He had lots of slaves

c)

He conquered in wars

d)

He killed people if they didn't follow his rules

2.
Who are mercenaries?
a)
Priests
b)
People that go and teach people a religion
c)
Warriors on a mission
d)
The 2nd empire in India
3.

How did Chandragupta Maurya pay for his government?

a)

He stole money

b)

He didn't have to pay

c)

He created his own money

d)

He taxed farmers

4.

How big was Chandragupta Maurya's army?

a)

20,000 warriors

b)

15,000 warriors

c)

100,000 warriors

d)

30 warriors

5.

What animals were in Chandragupta Maurya's army?

a)

Elephants

b)

Kangaroos

c)

Turtles

d)

Cheetahs

6.

How did the Gupta kings unite and rule their empire?

a)

They forced people

b)

They were friends to everyone

c)

They conquered them through war

7.

Which is NOT a type of writing in Gupta India?

a)

Fables

b)

Law

c)

Religion

d)

Literature

8.

Did people use iron for money?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Who are mercenaries?

a)

Religious people

b)

Warriors on a mission

c)

The spreading of Buddhism

d)

Another name for Buddha

10.

Which of these does NOT explain how roads were built?

a)

Canals ran along either side of the road

b)

They were a feet off the ground

c)

They were made out of clay

d)

There were signs to guide people

11.

Who are missionaries?

a)

Warriors on a mission

b)

Buddha

c)

A type of religion

d)

Rituals who spread religion