Mauryan Empire
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Mauryan Empire starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of Dhamma Mahamatras in Ashoka's administration.
Describe the significance of the Sanchi Stupa in the context of Mauryan art and architecture.
Describe the system of provincial administration in the Mauryan Empire.
Discuss the economic policies of the Mauryan Empire as described in the Arthashastra.
Discuss the importance of the Mauryan Empire in the history of ancient India.
Discuss the reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
Explain the impact of Ashoka's policy of Dhamma on Indian society.
Explain the importance of the Edicts of Ashoka in reconstructing Mauryan history.
The Mauryan Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under which ruler? (1) Chandragupta Maurya (2) Bindusara (3) Ashoka (4) Dasharatha
The Mauryan Empire was divided into how many provinces during Ashoka's reign? (1) 2 (2) 4 (3) 6 (4) 8
Which Mauryan ruler is associated with the spread of Jainism? (1) Chandragupta Maurya (2) Bindusara (3) Ashoka (4) Brihadratha
Which Mauryan ruler was known as 'Amitraghata' or 'Slayer of Enemies'? (1) Chandragupta Maurya (2) Bindusara (3) Ashoka (4) Brihadratha
Fill in the blank: The famous book 'Indica' was written by ________.
Fill in the blank: The last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty was ________.
Fill in the blank: The lion capital of Ashoka at Sarnath is now the national emblem of ________.
Fill in the blank: The Mauryan Empire was established in the year ________ BCE.
True or False: The Arthashastra was written by Kautilya, also known as Chanakya.
True or False: The Mauryan Empire had a council of ministers called 'Mantriparishad'.
True or False: The Mauryan Empire had a standing army.
True or False: The Mauryan Empire was the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent under a single administration.
