WorksheetsMaurya India
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is significant about the Maurya family?
They were the first to unite the kingdoms of India.
They split up India into several separate kingdoms.
They tried to get rid of the unequal social classes.
They eliminated the use of slavery and servants.
How did the Maurya family build their empire?
They fixed conflicts peacefully.
They paid kingdoms to unite.
They had advanced technology.
They fought wars of conquest.
When King Ashoka saw the consequences of his family's quest for land, he promised to
stop using violence as a tool to achieve unity.
focus on making alliances with other countries.
give the entire empire to a new leader or family.
put more effort into improving India's economy.
King Ashoka changed his mind about how to keep India united when he thought about the
amounts of money wasted on conquering and uniting kingdoms.
people who had been killed or enslaved because of his family.
lack of unity his family's conquests had achieved for their land.
all of the above
Who began to build the Mauryan Empire?
King Ashoka Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya
Prince Ceylon Maurya
Siddhartha Maurya
How was Chandragupta Maurya able to maintain his empire's strength?
He promoted prayer during conflict.
He tried to have a peaceful kingdom.
He worked towards equality for all.
He used force whenever necessary.
Which of the following was a success of Chandragupta Maurya's rule?
He created a strong central government.
He built a road over a thousand miles long.
He made sure farmers had water for crops.
all of the above
Chandragupta Maurya was able to conquer the northern kingdoms of India with his army because they
desired to have a ruler who could unite them all.
were occupied by poor peasants who couldn't fight.
were very weak from fighting among themselves.
lacked the natural sources they needed to survive.
When King Ashoka decided to reject violence, he also chose to support
Christian laws.
Jewish faith.
Hindu beliefs.
Buddhist values.
Traditions says Chandragupta Maurya gave up power over the Mauryan Empire because he
became an ascetic.
grew extremely ill.
lost his entire army.
lacked much support.
Which of the following is true of the Mauryan Empire under King Ashoka's rule?
The Mauryan Empire reached its height during his reign.
The Mauryan Empire collapsed due to his laws and edicts.
The Mauryan Empire shrank due to him giving back land.
The Mauryan Empire lost financial power under his rule.
King Ashoka urged his people to
refuse to serve in the army.
follow the Buddhist path.
not punish minor criminals.
reject non-Buddhist religions.
Which of the following is an example of how King Ashoka's actions did not reflect Buddhist values?
He continued to maintain a strong army.
He kept the previously conquered lands.
He permitted the execution of criminals.
all of the above
Ashoka's purpose behind his four main goals was to
give his empire a strong foundation.
force his people to follow Buddhism.
expand his empire to new territories.
show his authority over his people.
King Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire to the south and east by
spreading Buddhist ideas.
forming several alliances.
fighting a series of wars.
purchasing lots of land.
To promote four main goals for his kingdom, Ashoka carved edicts into rocks, walls, and pillars. An edict is
something that encourages growth.
a map guiding people to holy places.
a command that is obeyed like a law.
writing that describes religious beliefs.
Ashoka's edicts that said people should be loving, respectful, and moral promoted his goal of
Buddhist values.
general welfare.
laws and court.
Mauryan enemies.
Ashoka's edicts that encouraged general welfare were supposed to promote
a reliable military.
people's wellbeing.
Buddhist teachings.
a good economy.
The edicts on security usually focused on issues of
peace and conquest.
laws and policies.
religion and faith.
trade and economics.
What did Ashoka's edicts on justice describe?
the government's expected actions during rioting or protesting
the punishment for people who did not fully support Buddhism
the way people should be treated in the empire's courts and jails
the necessary limitations and expectations for an excellent leader
What is one way King Ashoka spread Buddhism beyond India?
He sent his son to Ceylon, who then converted its king.
He became ascetic, and traveled the country with monks.
He published many famous texts promoting Buddhism.
He invited other leaders to India to learn about Buddhism.
