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WorksheetsAncient India #3 (Mauryan Empire/Asoka)
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
The Mauyran Empire was founded by
Siddartha Gautama
Ramses
Chandragupta
Asoka
Chandragupta Mauyra believed in being a
kind and fatherly ruler
a strong and sometimes ruthless ruler with absolute power
a leader who shared power with various branches of government
a leader who was guided by religious leaders
The good things that Chandragupta gave his people included: (Check all that apply)
Freedom of speech
great economic success (wealth!)
A new religion
a blossoming of the arts (music, painting and theater)
In the early years of his reign, Asoka was as warlike as his grandfather. After the battle of _________________ however, he was filled with sorrow over the bloodshed.
Gettysburg
Mohenjo-Daro
Kalinga
Delhi
As a Buddhist, Asoka took great care of his people. He had ___________ built, and ____________ dug along roads for travelers and animals.
hospitals, wells
schools, ditches
temples, bunkers
Asoka issued many ______________ or writings that contained moral advice including honoring parents, not killing animals, and behaving with truthfulness and tolerance
laws
edicts
statutes
proclamations
The Ashoka chakra which is featured on the flag of India holds significance to the people of India because:
it represents principles of Budhism
it represents the many kingdoms Ashoka conquered
it represents the number of ministers in his court
it represents greatness of King Ashoka
