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1
After a horrifying battle, Ashoka decided to promote _________ and nonviolence
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
2
Before the Mauryan Empire, which foreign empires ruled ancient India?
Persians & Greeks
Egyptians & Romans
Mesopotamians & Sumerians
Chinese & Mongols
3
Which of the following is NOT true about Chandra Gupta
He created an efficient postal system
He was the founder of Buddhism
He created a spy system to prevent disloyalty
He conquered and unified much of India
4
True or False: After Ashoka died, the Mauryan Empire declined.
True
False
5
True or False: Ashoka wasn't tolerant of other beliefs & didn't allow his subjects to practice Hinduism
False
True
6
Who was the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire?
Alexander the Great
Ashoka
Chandra Gupta Maurya
Siddhartha Gautama
7
Why did the Mauryan Empire decline?
There was a huge drought and lack of food
The rulers poisoned and killed all their subjects
People rebelled against their rulers harsh treatment
Foreign invasion killed the entire empire
8
Approximately what years did the Mauryan Empire flourish?
c. AD 1800 - AD 3200
c. 320 BC - 180 BC
c. 3200 BC - 1800 BC
c. AD 180 - AD 320
9
Which of the following did Ashoka NOT do?
Built many roads to increase travel and trade
Built thousands of Buddhist shrines (stupas)
Created hospitals for people and animals
Start a civil war over increased taxes
10
_________ was Chandra Gupta's grandson and ruled from 273 BC - 232 BC
Maurya
Gupta
Chandra
Ashoka