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Mauryan Empire

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name

Class

Date

When did the Maurya Empire begin?

in 1000 BCE

around 200 CE

about 500 BCE

around 321 BCE

Who was Chandragupta Maurya?

Founder of the Maurya Empire

Famous painter during the Renaissance

First person to walk on the moon

Inventor of the wheel

Who was Kautilya?

A medieval European poet

An ancient Indian philosopher, economist, and political strategist

A famous Greek mathematician

A Chinese emperor

What is a province?

A territorial division within a country or state that has its own government

A type of clothing

A musical instrument

A type of fruit

What is bureaucracy?

A type of fruit found in tropical regions

A form of art using sand and water

A system of government or organization in which decisions are made by officials

A style of music originating from South America

Which of the follow was one of Chandragupta's fears?

Invasion from the northwestern regions

Rebellion from the eastern provinces

Drought in the southern regions

Famine in the central territories

What did Chandragupta do to help with his fears? Choose all that apply.

He had servants taste is food and slept in a different bed every night.

He set up an extensive spy network.

He sought comfort in material possessions and wealth

He had specially trained female warriors guard him.

Who was Asoka?

A famous Greek philosopher

A Chinese military general

A Roman emperor

An ancient Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty

What was a result the Battle of Kalinga?

complete victory with no casualties

peace treaty and alliance

minimal impact on both sides

significant loss of life and resources

10.

What did Asoka do in response to the Battle of Kalinga?

Surrendered and offered to become a vassal of the victorious kingdom

Declared war on other neighboring kingdoms

Embraced Buddhism and renounced violence

Built a new army to conquer more territories

11.

Why did Asoka place stone pillars around his empire?

To use as decorations for his palace

To mark the boundaries of his empire

To provide shade for travelers

To spread his edicts and messages to his people

12.

What is a stupa?

A stupa is a dome-shaped structure used as a Buddhist shrine.

A stupa is a type of musical instrument used in traditional Indian music.

A stupa is a type of spicy Indian curry dish.

A stupa is a type of traditional Japanese clothing.

13.

What is part of Asoka's legacy?

Invention of the printing press and establishment of trade routes

Expansion of the Roman Empire and construction of aqueducts

Spread of Buddhism and establishment of hospitals and veterinary clinics

Discovery of the New World and introduction of the steam engine

14.

What happened after Asoka's death?

Asoka's son took over and expanded the empire

The Mauryan Empire became the most powerful in the region

The Mauryan Empire remained stable and prosperous

the Mauryan Empire declined and eventually collapsed

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Mauryan Empire

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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