Mauryan Empire
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Mauryan Empire starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the causes for the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
Describe the role of spies in the Mauryan administration.
Describe the social structure of the Mauryan Empire.
Discuss the economic policies of the Mauryan Empire.
Discuss the role of women in the Mauryan Empire.
Explain the importance of the Arthashastra in understanding Mauryan administration.
Explain the importance of the Mauryan Empire in Indian history.
Read the following passage and answer the question:
"The Mauryan Empire maintained a vast standing army and a network of spies. The king was assisted by a council of ministers and various officials who managed different aspects of administration. The empire was divided into provinces, each governed by a royal prince or trusted official."
Based on the passage, what features of Mauryan administration contributed to its stability and control over a large territory?
Which battle led Ashoka to embrace Buddhism? (1) Battle of Taxila (2) Battle of Kalinga (3) Battle of Panipat (4) Battle of Hydaspes
Which Greek ambassador visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya? (1) Megasthenes (2) Fa-Hien (3) Hiuen Tsang (4) Ptolemy
Which of the following cities was NOT a provincial capital of the Mauryan Empire? (1) Taxila (2) Ujjain (3) Kalinga (4) Madurai
Which of the following rulers was known for the spread of Buddhism during the Mauryan period? (1) Bindusara (2) Ashoka (3) Chandragupta Maurya (4) Brihadratha
Fill in the blank: The last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty was _______.
Fill in the blank: The Mauryan Empire was divided into _______ provinces for administrative convenience.
Fill in the blank: The Mauryan Empire was established in the year _______ BCE.
Fill in the blank: The Mauryan Empire was known for its _______ system of administration.
True or False: Ashoka sent Buddhist missionaries to Sri Lanka, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.
True or False: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was the chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya.
True or False: The Mauryan Empire had a standing army.
True or False: The Mauryan Empire had a well-organized postal system.
