What is significant about the Maurya family?

They were the first to unite the kingdoms of India.

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.

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

people who had been killed or enslaved.

What did Ashoka's edicts on justice describe?

The way people should be treated in the courts and jails.

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

The Mauryan Empire reached its height during his reign.

Ashoka's purpose behind his four main goals was to

give his empire a strong foundation.

A command that is obeyed like along.

How was Chandragupta Maurya able to maintain his empire strength?

He used force whenever necessary.

Chandragupta Maurya Was able to conquer the northern kingdom of India with his army because

were very weak from fighting among themselves.

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1
King Ashoka urged his people to
reject non-Buddhist religion.
not punish minor criminals.
follow the Buddhist path.
refused to serve in the army.
2
Traditions says Chandragupta Maurya gave up power over the Mauryan Empire because he
became an ascetic.
lacked much support.
lost his entire army.
grew extremely ill.
3
Which of the following was a success of Chandragupta Maurya's rule?
He made sure farmers have water for their crops.
All of the above
He built a road over 1000 miles long.
He created a strong central government.
4
What is significant about the Maurya family?
They split up Indiana into several separate kingdoms.
They have eliminated the use of slavery and servants.
They were the first to unite the kingdoms of India.
They tried to get rid of the unequal social classes.
5
When King Ashoka decided to reject violence, he also chose to support
Hindu beliefs.
Buddhist values.
Christian laws.
Jewish faith.
6
Who began the Mauryan Empire?
Chandragupta Maurya
Ceylon Maurya
Ashoka Maurya
Mahinda Chakra Maurya
7
The edicts on security usually focused on issues of
religion and faith.
peace and conquest.
trade and economics.
law and policies.
8
When King Ashoka saw the consequences of his family's quest for land, he promised to
put more effort into improving India's economy.
give the entire empire to a new leader or family.
focus on making alliances with other countries.
stop using violence as a tool to achieve unity.
9
Ashoka's edicts that said people should be loving, respectful, and moral promoted his goal of
laws and court.
Mauryan enimies.
general welfare.
Buddhist values.
10
Ashoka changed his mind about how to keep India united when he thought about the
amounts of money wasted on conquering and uniting kingdoms.
people who had been killed or enslaved.
ack of unity his family's conquests had achieved.
All of the above
11
Ashoka's edicts that encourage general welfare were supposed to promote
A good economy.
Buddhist teachings.
People's well-being.
A reliable military.
12
What did Ashoka's edicts on justice describe?
Punishments for people who did not support Buddhism.
The way people should be treated in the courts and jails.
The government's actions during rioting or protesting.
The limitations and expectations for an excellent leader.
13
Which of the following shows how Ashoka's actions did not reflect Buddhist values?
He continued to maintain a strong army.
He permitted the execution of criminals.
All of the above
He kept the previously conquered lands.
14
Which of the following is true of the Mauryan Empire under King Ashoka's rule?
The Mauryan Empire shrank due to him giving back land.
The Mauryan Empire lost financial power under his rule.
The Mauryan Empire reached its height during his reign.
The Mauryan Empire collapsed due to his laws and edicts.
15
Ashoka's purpose behind his four main goals was to
expand his empire to new territories.
show his authority over his people.
force people to follow Buddhism.
give his empire a strong foundation.
16
King Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire to the south and east by
purchasing lots of land.
spreading Buddhist ideas.
fighting a series of wars.
forming several alliances.
17
An edict is
Writing that describes religious beliefs.
Something that encourages growth.
A map guiding people to holy places.
A command that is obeyed like along.
18
How was Chandragupta Maurya able to maintain his empire strength?
He promoted prayer during conflict.
He worked towards equality for all.
He tried to have a peaceful kingdom.
He used force whenever necessary.
19
How did the Maurya family build their empire?
They paid kingdoms to unite.
They fixed it conflicts peacefully.
They had advanced technology.
They fought wars of conquest.
20
Chandragupta Maurya Was able to conquer the northern kingdom of India with his army because
were occupied by poor peasants who couldn't fight.
lacked the natural sources they needed to survive.
desired to have a ruler who could unite them all.
were very weak from fighting among themselves.

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