Maurya Empire Flashcard

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How many elephants were in the army of the Maurya Empire?

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9,000

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What was the primary reason for taxing citizens heavily in the Maurya Empire?

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To raise an army

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What was the primary purpose of the strict policies in the Arthasastra?

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To hold the vast territory together

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Which empire did Chandragupta Maurya rule?

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Maurya Empire

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What was the nature of the secret police under Chandragupta?

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Brutal but efficient

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What precaution did Chandragupta take regarding his food?

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Had servants taste it for poison

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Which region did Ashoka acquire through military conquest? Options: Kalinga, Magadha, Punjab, Bengal

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Kalinga

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How many soldiers were killed in the conquest of Kalinga?

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100,000

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What did Ashoka promote after seeing the destruction of war?

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Peace

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What did Ashoka limit in Hindu practices?

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Animal sacrifices