Ch. 6 Ancient India, Section 2

What was the name of the dynasty that Chandragupta Maurya overthrew to establish his empire?

• Nanda Dynasty
• Gupta Dynasty
• Chola Dynasty
• Mughal Dynasty

What was the name of the capital city established by Chandragupta Maurya as the seat of his empire?

• Varanasi
• Pataliputra
• Ujjain
• Taxila

Who chose to become a monk committed to nonviolence instead of continuing to rule his empire?

• Ashoka
• Kautilya
• Asoka
• Chandragupta Maurya

What was the reputation Asoka earned for his initial rule?

• Cruelty
• Wisdom
• Generosity
• Kindness

What title did Chandragupta Maurya adopt after establishing his empire?

• Maharana
• Raja
• Samrat
• Maharaja

What military innovation is Chandragupta Maurya credited with introducing to his army?

• Cavalry
• Chariots
• Archers
• War elephants

What did Asoka do after converting to Buddhism?

• Preached to his subjects
• Attacked other kingdoms
• Built hospitals
• Donated to charity

How did Chandragupta Maurya maintain power in his empire?

• Promoted Buddhism
• Donated to charity
• Used taxes for spies and army
• Built hospitals

What did Asoka inscribe his Buddhist policies on to reach his subjects?

• Hospitals
• Stupas
• Rocks and tall pillars
• Roads

How did Asoka encourage the spread of Buddhism to other countries?

• Building hospitals
• Donating to charity
• Sending missionaries abroad
• Building roads