The Rise of the Maurya Empire

What was the time period of the Maurya Empire?

• 250 BCE to 100 BCE

• 300 BCE to 200 BCE

• 400 BCE to 250 BCE

• 322 BCE to 185 BCE

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

• Harsha

• Ashoka the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bimbisara

What significant title did Chandragupta Maurya take?

• Sultan

• Maharaja

• Raja

• Chakravartin

Which famous teacher guided Chandragupta Maurya?

• Chanakya

• Confucius

• Aristotle

• Plato

What was the capital city of the Maurya Empire?

• Taxila

• Pataliputra

• Kannauj

• Ujjain

Who was the most famous ruler of the Maurya Empire?

• Ashoka

• Harsha

• Chandragupta

• Bindusara

What major religion did Ashoka promote during his reign?

• Jainism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Zoroastrianism

What was the significance of the Edicts of Ashoka?

• The Edicts of Ashoka promoted the worship of Hindu deities exclusively.

• The Edicts of Ashoka were significant for promoting moral governance, non-violence, and Buddhism.

• The Edicts of Ashoka were primarily focused on military expansion.

• The Edicts of Ashoka were a series of tax regulations for trade.

How did Ashoka's reign impact Buddhism?

• Ashoka's reign led to the decline of Buddhism in Asia.

• Buddhism was banned during Ashoka's reign.

• Ashoka focused solely on promoting Hinduism over Buddhism.

• Ashoka's reign led to the widespread promotion and establishment of Buddhism as a major religion in Asia.

What was the main feature of the Mauryan administration?

• Decentralized tribal governance

• Feudal system with local lords

• Direct democracy with citizen assemblies

• Centralized bureaucracy and efficient governance.