What made the Gupta government less centralized than the Maurya?

The Gupta Empire was divided into provinces with local leaders.

What was Ashoka's nickname before his conversion to Buddhism?

Chandashoka (Ashoka the fierce)

A system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations.

How did Ashoka's early reign differ from his later years?

Early reign was bloodthirsty, later peaceful

What is true about dharma?

It is the duty to do what is right.

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1
What principle did Ashoka implement after converting to Buddhism?
Required military service
Expansion of the empire
non-violence
Increased taxation
2
How were the Maurya and Gupta Empires different?
All of the above
The Maurya had a more centralized government than the Gupta
They both engaged in trade
The Maurya Empire was larger than the Gupta Empire
3
The Gupta Empire is often referred to as the:
The Golden Age
The Buddhist Age
The Iron Age
The Bronze Age
4
What type of social system did the Aryans introduce in India?
Caste system
Communism
Democracy
Feudalism
5
What made the Gupta government less centralized than the Maurya?
The Gupta Empire was bureaucratic.
The Gupta Empire had a single authority who made all decisions.
The Gupta Empire was divided into provinces with local leaders.
The Gupta did not believe in harsh laws
6
What action did Ashoka take immediately after the Kalinga War?
Built more weapons
Expanded his empire further
Renounced military conquests
Attacked neighboring kingdoms
7
Which of these was NOT a public work project undertaken by Ashoka?
Hospitals
Roads
Skyscrapers
Rest houses
8
What were the vedas?
Songs and stories
Written laws
Mound of the Dead
Rolling Hills
9
What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?
Moksha
Vaikuntha
Brahman
Nirvana
10
The caste system divided society based on:
Inherited lifestyle and job
Education
Personal choice
Wealth
11
What was Ashoka's nickname before his conversion to Buddhism?
Kamashoka (Ashoka the pleasure-seeker)
Dhammashoka (Ashoka the righteous)
Chandashoka (Ashoka the fierce)
Priyadarshi (Beloved of the Gods)
12
What is bureaucracy?
A dictatorship
A system of government where every town has its own ruler
A system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations.
A system of government with representatives
13
Who founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE?
Ashoka
Bindusara
Alexander the Great
Chandragupta Maurya
14
Which event caused Ashoka to embrace Buddhism?
A visit from Buddhist monks
His coronation ceremony
The conquest of Kalinga
A near-death experience
15
What is the Hindu concept of action and its consequences?
Dharma
Kama
Artha
Karma
16
The Mauryan Empire built which of these to facilitate trade and commerce?
Roads, canals, ports
Airships
Space stations
Submarines
17
What was Ashoka's approach to other religions after his conversion?
Ignoring other faiths
Religious tolerance
Forced conversion to Buddhism
Banning all other religions
18
How did Ashoka's early reign differ from his later years?
No significant change throughout his reign
No significant change throughout his reign
Early reign was bloodthirsty, later peaceful
Early reign was peaceful, later violent
19
Which caste was responsible for religious and scholarly duties?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
20
How did Ashoka spread his ethical teachings throughout the empire?
By writing a holy book
Through rock and pillar edicts
Using social media
Sending messengers to every village
21
How many ministers did Ashoka allegedly execute for disobeying his order?
250
100
500
1000
22
Which Mauryan emperor is famous for his rock and pillar edicts promoting Buddhism?
Brihadratha
Chandragupta
Ashoka
Bindusara
23
What did Ashoka ban after embracing Buddhism?
All forms of entertainment
Trade with other countries
The use of written language
Hunting and violent sports
24
What is true about dharma?
It is associated with Buddhism
It occurs when one’s soul is one with Brahman
It is the belief that one’s actions impact future events
It is the duty to do what is right.
25
What civilization was in decline as the Aryans moved into India?
Indus Valley Civilization
Mesopotamian Civilization
Greek Civilization
Egyptian Civilization

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