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WorksheetsKing Ashoka: The Great Emperor
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the name of King Ashoka's father?
Akbar
Bindusara
Chandragupta Maurya
Harsha
At what age did Ashoka ascend to the throne?
25
12
18
30
What event led to Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism?
Kalinga War
Invasion of Alexander the Great
Battle of Plassey
Treaty of Versailles
Which battle marked the beginning of Ashoka's reign and conquests?
The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Kalinga
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Hastings
What were the main principles of Ashoka's edicts and policies?
Warfare, religious intolerance, and the promotion of slavery
Violence, suppression of religion, and the promotion of suffering
Tyranny, discrimination, and the promotion of inequality
Non-violence, religious tolerance, and the promotion of welfare and compassion
How did Ashoka promote the spread of Buddhism?
Conquering new territories
Banning the practice of Buddhism
Sending missionaries, inscribing edicts, and building stupas and monasteries
Destroying Buddhist artifacts
What is the significance of the Ashoka Chakra?
It signifies the unity of the five elements in Indian philosophy.
It represents the wheel of law in Buddhism.
It represents the four noble truths in Buddhism.
It is a symbol of the sun god in Hinduism.
What is the Rock Edict XIII known for?
Conquering new territories
Establishing a new language
Building a new palace
Promoting religious tolerance and non-violence
What is the legacy of King Ashoka?
Conquering new territories and expanding the empire
Promoting Buddhism and social welfare
Establishing a monarchy and suppressing all other religions
Encouraging the use of slavery and forced labor
In which modern-day country are the majority of Ashoka's edicts found?
Brazil
Australia
China
India
