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Mauryan Empire

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe the administrative structure of the Mauryan Empire.
Describe the role of spies in the Mauryan administration.
Describe the role of women in the Mauryan society.
Discuss the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
Discuss the economic policies of the Mauryan Empire.
Explain the importance of the Arthashastra in understanding Mauryan polity.
Explain the role of Kautilya in the establishment of the Mauryan Empire.
Explain the significance of Megasthenes’ Indica for the study of the Mauryan Empire.
The Mauryan Empire was established in which century BCE? (1) 7th (2) 6th (3) 4th (4) 2nd
What was the main occupation of the people during the Mauryan period? (1) Agriculture (2) Mining (3) Fishing (4) Weaving
Which of the following rulers was responsible for the spread of Buddhism outside India? (1) Chandragupta Maurya (2) Bindusara (3) Ashoka (4) Brihadratha
Which of the following statements about Ashoka is correct? (1) He promoted Jainism (2) He renounced violence after the Kalinga War (3) He was the first Mauryan ruler (4) He was defeated by Alexander
Fill in the blank: The last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty was ________.
Fill in the blank: The Mauryan Empire was overthrown by ________, the founder of the Shunga dynasty.
Fill in the blank: The official language of the Mauryan administration was ________.
The capital city of the Mauryan Empire was ________.
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-developed system of roads and communication.
True or False: The Mauryan Empire was the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent under one rule.