Quiz on Magadha and the Mauryan Empire

What was the strategic position of Magadha?

• On the coast of the Arabian Sea

• In the Ganges River valley

• Near the Himalayas

• In the Thar Desert

Who was the king of Magadha around 543–491 BCE?

• Samudra Gupta

• Chandragupta

• Ashoka

• Bimbisara

Which dynasty ruled Magadha in the 4th century BCE?

• Gupta dynasty

• Nanda dynasty

• Mughal dynasty

• Mauryan dynasty

What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

• Varanasi

• Delhi

• Patna

• Pataliputra

Which famous Greek historian wrote about Pataliputra?

• Aristotle

• Herodotus

• Plato

• Megasthenes

What major religion was associated with many sites in Magadha?

• Jainism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

Which empire included almost the entire subcontinent of India under its rule?

• Nanda Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

What happened to Magadha toward the close of the 12th century?

• It became a part of the Gupta Empire

• It was conquered by the Muslims

• It became a major trade center

• It was abandoned

Which dynasty rose to prominence in the 4th century CE?

• Mughal dynasty

• Nanda dynasty

• Gupta dynasty

• Mauryan dynasty

What was the significance of the Ganges River for Magadha?

• It was a sacred river for Hindus

• It was a source of gold

• It provided a barrier against invasions

• It controlled communication and trade