Exploring the Mauriyan Empire

What was the capital of the Mauriyan Empire?

• Taxila

• Ujjain

• Kannauj

• Pataliputra

Who was the most famous ruler of the Mauriyan Empire?

• Bindusara

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta

• Ashvaghosha

What religion did Ashoka promote after his conversion?

• Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

Which famous edicts are associated with Ashoka?

• The Laws of Manu

• The Pillars of Ashoka

• The Edicts of Ashoka

• The Edicts of Constantine

What was the main economic activity during the Mauriyan Empire?

• Mining

• Textile production

• Trade with foreign nations

• Agriculture

Name one major achievement of the Mauriyan Empire in art or architecture.

• The Parthenon

• The Ashoka Pillars

• The Great Wall of China

• The Colosseum

How did the Mauriyan Empire influence trade in ancient India?

• The Mauryan Empire focused solely on agriculture, neglecting trade.

• The Mauryan Empire had no impact on trade routes in India.

• The Mauryan Empire influenced trade by establishing trade routes, standardizing measures, and providing political stability.

• The Mauryan Empire discouraged trade by imposing heavy taxes.

What was the role of the Mauriyan Empire in spreading Buddhism?

• The Mauryan Empire, especially under Ashoka, significantly spread Buddhism through promotion, infrastructure, and missionary efforts.

• The Mauryan Empire had no influence on the spread of Buddhism outside India.

• Buddhism was primarily spread by the Gupta Empire, not the Mauryan Empire.

• The Mauryan Empire suppressed Buddhism to promote Hinduism.

Who founded the Mauriyan Empire?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka the Great

• Bimbisara

• Harsha Vardhana

What led to the decline of the Mauriyan Empire?

• Strong military alliances

• Cultural advancements

• Increased trade relations

• Weak leadership, economic troubles, administrative inefficiencies, and external invasions.