Quiz on the Mauryan Empire and Ashoka

Who was the grandfather of Ashoka?

• Megasthenes

• Bindusara

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Chanakya

What does the term "dhamma" as used by Ashoka signify?

• A way of life focusing on moral values and non-violence.

• Worship of a specific deity.

• Rules and instructions given to his army.

• Collection of taxes and tributes.

Which city was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

• Kalinga

• Pataliputra

• Ujjain

• Taxila

Which of the following was NOT a method used by Ashoka to spread his message of dhamma?

• Sending messengers to other lands.

• Organizing large public gatherings.

• Writing messages on rocks and pillars.

• Appointing dhamma mahamattas to teach dhamma.

What distinguished tribute from taxes in the Mauryan Empire?

• Tribute was paid in gold, while taxes were in food grains.

• Tribute was mandatory, while taxes were voluntary

• Tribute was paid by officials, while taxes were paid by farmers

• Tribute was collected irregularly, while taxes were systematically.

What was a key feature of Pataliputra as described by Megasthenes?

• It had houses made entirely of stone.

• It was located on the coast and had large ports.

• It was the only city where Ashoka’s inscriptions were found

• It was surrounded by a massive wall with towers and gates.

What practice did Ashoka oppose in his messages of dhamma?

• Offering prayers in temples.

• Respecting elders and teachers

• Performing marriages and childbirth ceremonies

• Animal sacrifices during rituals

Which of the following regions was known for its gold and precious stones during the Mauryan Empire?

• The north-western region.

• South India.

• The forested regions near central India

• The coastal regions of Orissa

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Ashoka’s reign?

• Ashoka was the first ruler to use inscriptions to communicate with his people

• Ashoka abandoned war after witnessing the devastation of the Kalinga war.

• Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in the Devanagari script

• Ashoka emphasized respecting all religions and treating all creatures with compassion

Match the following cities with their significance in the Mauryan Empire -

1. 1. Taxila 2. Ujjain 3. Pataliputra

• Route from north to south, Gateway to northwest, Capital city

• Capital city, Gateway to northwest, Route from north to south

• Gateway to northwest, Route from north to south, Capital city

• Gateway to northwest, Capital city, Route from north to south