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WorksheetsThe Maurya Empire
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 17mins
The (a) Empire was founded by Chandragupta in the 300's B.C.
After the Battle of Kalinga, Asoka chose to (a) to Buddhism.
Some of Asoka's writings of moral advice, encouraged people to behave with (a) , or freedom from prejudice.
Under Chandragupta's rule, the Maurya Empire's main source of wealth was
conquest
mining
farming
manufacturing
Chandragupta used the Maurya Empire's wealth for all of the following except
clearing forests
building roads
hiring mercenary soldiers
improving irrigation systems for farmers
Like the Egyptian pharaohs, the Indian emperor Chandragupta believed in
sharing his power with governors of city-states
maintaining a small army
the democratic principles of government
the absolute power of the ruler
The achievements of Asoka included
building the greatest empire India has ever known
the building of a system of colleges
encouraging trade with east Asia
the breakup of the empire
Asoka thought of his people as his
children
slaves
possible poisoners
parents
Why is Asoka considered one of India's greatest leaders?
Under his rule, the Maurya Empire extended across China.
He was a kind ruler who thought of his people as his children.
He used his wealth to build huge, splendid palaces.
He invent astronomy to predict when the Indus River would flood.
What contributed to the breakup of the Maurya Empire?
food shortages
no strong rulers after Asoka
not enough roads
a weak army
