King Ashoka

King Ashoka...

• Was the leader of the Gupta Empire

• Was the leader of the Mauryan Empire

• ruled for nearly 60 years

• Was from modern-day Nepal

Which of the following was a significant achievement of King Ashoka?

• Promoting Buddhism across Asia

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Inventing the printing press

• Establishing the Silk Road

Which battle is King Ashoka famously associated with?

• The Battle of Kalinga

• The Battle of Haldighati

• The Battle of Panipat

• The Battle of Plassey

What was the primary religion promoted by King Ashoka during his reign?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Islam

What was a major consequence of the Battle of Kalinga for King Ashoka?

• He lost his throne

• He expanded his empire significantly

• He renounced violence

• He became a tyrant

Which of the following words best describes King Ashoka BEFORE the Battle of Kalinga?

• Loving

• Compassionate

• Ruthless

• Indifferent

Who was King Ashoka's grandfather?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bindusara Maurya

• None of the listed answers

What did King Ashoka build to spread his messages across his empire?

• Bridges

• Edicts on stone pillars

• Newspapers

• Social Media

What was the primary reason King Ashoka converted to Buddhism after the Battle of Kalinga?

• To unite his empire

• Influence from his advisors

• Desire for power

• Guilt over the loss of life

Which of the following was a method used by King Ashoka to promote Buddhism?

• Holding public debates

• Building temples

• Sending missionaries

• Writing books