Mauryan Empire

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe the economic activities during the Mauryan period.

Describe the impact of the Kalinga War on Ashoka.

Describe the role of Chanakya in the rise of the Mauryan Empire.

Explain the administrative system of the Mauryan Empire.

Explain the importance of the Arthashastra in understanding the Mauryan Empire.

Explain the role of women in Mauryan society.

Explain the significance of Ashoka’s Dhamma.

Read the following passage and answer the question: 'Ashoka issued several edicts that were inscribed on rocks and pillars across his empire. These edicts were written in different languages and scripts depending on the region.' Why did Ashoka choose to use different languages and scripts for his edicts?

The Mauryan Empire was established in which century BCE? (1) 7th (2) 6th (3) 4th (4) 2nd

Which animal is prominently featured on the Lion Capital of Ashoka? (1) Elephant (2) Lion (3) Horse (4) Bull

Which famous ruler of the Mauryan Empire embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War? (1) Chandragupta Maurya (2) Bindusara (3) Ashoka (4) Harsha

Which language was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions? (1) Sanskrit (2) Prakrit (3) Tamil (4) Persian

Fill in the blank: The Kalinga War was fought during the reign of Emperor ________.

Fill in the blank: The last ruler of the Mauryan Empire was ________.

Fill in the blank: The Lion Capital of Ashoka is now the national emblem of ________.

Fill in the blank: The Mauryan Empire declined after the death of Emperor ________.

True or False: Ashoka sent Buddhist missionaries to Sri Lanka and other countries.

True or False: The Mauryan Empire extended over most of the Indian subcontinent.

True or False: The Mauryan Empire had a standing army.

True or False: The Mauryan Empire had a strong spy system.