Maurya Empire Quiz

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

• 5,000

• 7,000

• 9,000

• 11,000

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

• To build palaces

• To fund education

• To raise an army

• To support agriculture

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

• To promote trade

• To hold the vast territory together

• To encourage art

• To improve agriculture

Which empire did Chandragupta Maurya rule?

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Chola Empire

What was the nature of the secret police under Chandragupta?

• Kind and gentle

• Brutal but efficient

• Lazy and ineffective

• Friendly and helpful

What precaution did Chandragupta take regarding his food?

• Cooked it himself

• Had servants taste it for poison

• Ate only fruits

• Fasted regularly

Which region did Ashoka acquire through military conquest?

• Kalinga

• Magadha

• Punjab

• Bengal

How many soldiers were killed in the conquest of Kalinga?

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 500,000

What did Ashoka promote after seeing the destruction of war?

• Peace

• More conquests

• Trade

• Art

What did Ashoka limit in Hindu practices?

• Festivals

• Animal sacrifices

• Pilgrimages

• Prayers