To promote his four main goals Ashoka carved edicts into rocks, walls, and pillars. An edict is

a command that is obeyed like a law.

How was Chandragupta Maurya able to maintain his empire's strength?

He used force whenever necessary.

Ashoka's purpose behind his four main goals was to

give his empire a strong foundation.

Which of the following is true of the Mauryan Empire under King Ashoka's rule?

The Mauryan Empire reached its height during his reign.

King Ashoka changed his mind about how to keep India united when he thought about the

people who had been killed or enslaved because of his family

When King Ashoka saw the consequences of his family's quest for land, he promised to

stop using violence as a tool to achieve unity.

What is one way King Ashoka spread Buddhism beyond India?

He sent his son to Ceylon, who then converted its king.

What is significant about the Maurya family?

They were the first to unite the kingdoms of India.

Chandragupta Maurya was able to conquer the northern kingdoms of India with his army because

were very weak from fighting among themselves.

What did Ashoka's edicts on justice describe?

how people should be treated in the empire's courts/ jails

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Lesson 17

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The First Unification of India

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1
Who began to build the Mauryan Empire?
Mahinda Chakra Maurya
King Ashoka Maurya
Prince Ceylon Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya
2
To promote his four main goals Ashoka carved edicts into rocks, walls, and pillars. An edict is
a map guiding people to holy places.
something that encourages growth.
a command that is obeyed like a law.
a topping placed on a dessert
3
Ashoka's edicts that said people should be loving, respectful, and moral promoted his goal of
Buddhist values.
laws and court.
general welfare.
Mauryan enemies.
4
How was Chandragupta Maurya able to maintain his empire's strength?
He tried to have a peaceful kingdom.
He promoted prayer during conflict.
He used force whenever necessary.
He worked towards equality for all.
5
Ashoka's edicts that encouraged general welfare were supposed to promote
Buddhist teachings.
people's wellbeing.
a good economy.
a reliable military.
6
Ashoka's purpose behind his four main goals was to
give his empire a strong foundation.
expand his empire to new territories.
force his people to follow Buddhism.
show his authority over his people.
7
How did the Maurya family build their empire?
They fought wars of conquest.
They paid kingdoms to unite.
They had advanced technology.
They fixed conflicts peacefully.
8
Which of the following is true of the Mauryan Empire under King Ashoka's rule?
The Mauryan Empire collapsed due to his laws and edicts.
The Mauryan Empire reached its height during his reign.
The Mauryan Empire lost financial power under his rule.
The Mauryan Empire shrank due to him giving back land.
9
King Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire to the south and east by
purchasing lots of land.
forming several alliances.
spreading Buddhist ideas.
fighting a series of wars.
10
The edicts on security usually focused on issues of
laws and policies.
religion and faith.
trade and economics.
peace and conquest.
11
King Ashoka changed his mind about how to keep India united when he thought about the
all of the above
amounts of money wasted on conquering and uniting kingdoms.
people who had been killed or enslaved because of his family
lack of unity his conquests had achieved for their land.
12
Traditions says Chandragupta Maurya gave up power over the Mauryan Empire because he
grew extremely ill.
lost his entire army.
lacked much support.
became an ascetic.
13
Which of the following is an example of how King Ashoka's acts did not reflect Buddhist values?
He kept the previously conquered lands.
He permitted the execution of criminals.
He continued to maintain a strong army.
all of the above
14
When King Ashoka saw the consequences of his family's quest for land, he promised to
focus on making alliances with other countries.
put more effort into improving India's economy.
give the entire empire to a new leader or family.
stop using violence as a tool to achieve unity.
15
What is one way King Ashoka spread Buddhism beyond India?
He discussed sports with King Millrood X
He sent his son to Ceylon, who then converted its king.
He invited other leaders to India to learn about Buddhism.
He became ascetic, and traveled the country with monks.
16
What is significant about the Maurya family?
They split up India into several separate kingdoms.
They tried to get rid of the unequal social classes.
They were the first to unite the kingdoms of India.
They eliminated the use of slavery and servants.
17
Chandragupta Maurya was able to conquer the northern kingdoms of India with his army because
were very weak from fighting among themselves.
were occupied by poor peasants who couldn't fight.
desired to have a ruler who could unite them all.
lacked the natural sources they needed to survive.
18
What did Ashoka's edicts on justice describe?
How to scramble an egg.
the limitations and expectations for an excellent leader
the punishment for people who did not fully support Buddhism
how people should be treated in the empire's courts/ jails
19
When King Ashoka decided to reject violence, he also chose to support
Hindu beliefs
Christian laws.
Buddhist values
Jewish faith
20
Which of the following was a success of Chandragupta Maurya's rule?
all of the above
He created a strong central government.
He built a road over a thousand miles long.
He made sure farmers had water for crops.
21
King Ashoka urged his people to
refuse to serve in the army.
follow the Buddhist path.
not punish minor criminals.
reject non-Buddhist religions.

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