What do the four lions in the 'Sarnath Lion Capital' signify?

The four directions (NEWS) or the four noble truths of Buddhism

Who did Ashoka defeat to take over the throne from his father Bindusara?

All of his other perhaps 100 brothers including his brother Sushima

Name Ashoka's son and daughter. What professions did they follow?

Mahendra and Sanghmitra - They were buddhists

Why was the battle of Kalinga significant for Ashoka?

He was very troubled by the loss of life. Became a pacifist. Gave up war.

What are the two highest military decorations awarded by India in times of peace and ware?

Ashoka Chakra for peacetime valor and Param Veer Chakra for wartime valor

What were the topics in the book titled 'Arthashastra'? And which author is it attributed to?

Statecraft, politics and military strategy - Chanakya as author

What words reflect the meaning of emperor Ashoka's policy of "Dhamma"?

Mercy, Charity, Truthfulness, Purity, Decency, Duty

How did Ashoka decide to communicate his message of 'Dhamma'?

Through inscriptions made on rocks, stones and pillars

What was typical of the pillars that were created during Ashoka's time?

They had animal figures at the top and inscriptions around the main pillar

What does 'Devanampriya Piyadassi' mean?

Beloved of the Gods - a title by which emperor Ashoka was known

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1
Ashoka was the grandson of?
Chanakya
Chandragupta Maurya
Mahapadma Nanda
Alexander
2
What do the four lions in the 'Sarnath Lion Capital' signify?
The base elements; Air, Earth, Water and Fire
The four kings; Bimbisara, Ajatshatru, Chandragupta Maurya and Porus
The four directions (NEWS) or the four noble truths of Buddhism
The Gods; Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh and Laxmi
3
Towards the end of his life it is said, Chandragupta Maurya became a...
Shiva worshipper
Jain Monk
Buddhist Monk
Indra worshipper
4
Where was the first rebellion that Ashoka controlled? And what city was he then made governor of?
Taxila and Ujjain
Taxila and Kandahar
Rajgir and Patliputra
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
5
Who did Ashoka defeat to take over the throne from his father Bindusara?
All of Alexanders generals and soldiers
All of his other perhaps 100 brothers including his brother Sushima
All of Dhananda's generals and sons
King Porus and his sons
6
The Kingdom of Kalinga was part of what state in modern India?
Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal
Orissa or Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
7
Name Ashoka's son and daughter. What professions did they follow?
Mahesh and Shakti - They joined the navy
Mahesh and Shakti - They joined the military
Mahendra and Sanghmitra - They were traders
Mahendra and Sanghmitra - They were buddhists
8
Why was the battle of Kalinga significant for Ashoka?
He was very troubled by the loss of life. Became a pacifist. Gave up war.
He now could issue new currency and coins for trade across Asia
His son could now become the King of Kalinga
He conquered more lands and created a new navy for his empire
9
What are the two highest military decorations awarded by India in times of peace and ware?
Bharat Ratna for peacetime and the Padma Vibhushan for wartime
Padma Shri for peacetime and Param Vashisht Seva Medal for wartime
Gold medal for peacetime valor and Diamond medal for wartime valor
Ashoka Chakra for peacetime valor and Param Veer Chakra for wartime valor
10
The Mauryan empire is known to have had ___________
A well run government administration
Thriving trade with neighboring countries
All of the above
The first census in India
11
What were the topics in the book titled 'Arthashastra'? And which author is it attributed to?
The story of Arjun and his brothers - Ved Vyas as author
Statecraft, politics and military strategy - Chanakya as author
Vedic rituals, method of worship and sacrifice - Vishwamitra as author
The story of Angad and Hanuman in Sri Lanka - Tulsidas as author
12
What words reflect the meaning of emperor Ashoka's policy of "Dhamma"?
Money, Gold, Diamonds, Possessions
Destruction, Devastation, Damage, Demolition
Violence, All-possessing, All-conquering, Vanity, Anger
Mercy, Charity, Truthfulness, Purity, Decency, Duty
13
How did Ashoka decide to communicate his message of 'Dhamma'?
Through inscriptions made on rocks, stones and pillars
Through his journal that was published monthly
By word of mouth or recitation
By newspaper advertisements and inserts
14
What does 'Satyamev Jayate' mean?
Something that brings joy and happiness to people
Truth alone triumphs
Somewhere there are people who are joyful and happy
A satisfying journey for one and all
15
What was typical of the pillars that were created during Ashoka's time?
They were hollow and used to store wheat and other grains
Had a place to light a fire at the bottom and acted as a chimmney
They had animal figures at the top and inscriptions around the main pillar
They had diamonds and rubies all around the pillar
16
What does 'Devanampriya Piyadassi' mean?
Beloved of the Gods - a title by which emperor Ashoka was known
Destruction Personified - a title given to Ajatshatru
It is the name of a Deva in Hindu mythology
Refers to "He who shall not be named" in ancient Indian epics

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Recap Quiz Part 2 - Nov 3rd 2019 (Keshavam 2019-2020)

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Questions 16

Answers

1
Ashoka was the grandson of?
Chanakya
Chandragupta Maurya
Mahapadma Nanda
Alexander
2
What do the four lions in the 'Sarnath Lion Capital' signify?
The base elements; Air, Earth, Water and Fire
The four kings; Bimbisara, Ajatshatru, Chandragupta Maurya and Porus
The four directions (NEWS) or the four noble truths of Buddhism
The Gods; Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh and Laxmi
3
Towards the end of his life it is said, Chandragupta Maurya became a...
Shiva worshipper
Jain Monk
Buddhist Monk
Indra worshipper
4
Where was the first rebellion that Ashoka controlled? And what city was he then made governor of?
Taxila and Ujjain
Taxila and Kandahar
Rajgir and Patliputra
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
5
Who did Ashoka defeat to take over the throne from his father Bindusara?
All of Alexanders generals and soldiers
All of his other perhaps 100 brothers including his brother Sushima
All of Dhananda's generals and sons
King Porus and his sons
6
The Kingdom of Kalinga was part of what state in modern India?
Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal
Orissa or Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
7
Name Ashoka's son and daughter. What professions did they follow?
Mahesh and Shakti - They joined the navy
Mahesh and Shakti - They joined the military
Mahendra and Sanghmitra - They were traders
Mahendra and Sanghmitra - They were buddhists
8
Why was the battle of Kalinga significant for Ashoka?
He was very troubled by the loss of life. Became a pacifist. Gave up war.
He now could issue new currency and coins for trade across Asia
His son could now become the King of Kalinga
He conquered more lands and created a new navy for his empire
9
What are the two highest military decorations awarded by India in times of peace and ware?
Bharat Ratna for peacetime and the Padma Vibhushan for wartime
Padma Shri for peacetime and Param Vashisht Seva Medal for wartime
Gold medal for peacetime valor and Diamond medal for wartime valor
Ashoka Chakra for peacetime valor and Param Veer Chakra for wartime valor
10
The Mauryan empire is known to have had ___________
A well run government administration
Thriving trade with neighboring countries
All of the above
The first census in India
11
What were the topics in the book titled 'Arthashastra'? And which author is it attributed to?
The story of Arjun and his brothers - Ved Vyas as author
Statecraft, politics and military strategy - Chanakya as author
Vedic rituals, method of worship and sacrifice - Vishwamitra as author
The story of Angad and Hanuman in Sri Lanka - Tulsidas as author
12
What words reflect the meaning of emperor Ashoka's policy of "Dhamma"?
Money, Gold, Diamonds, Possessions
Destruction, Devastation, Damage, Demolition
Violence, All-possessing, All-conquering, Vanity, Anger
Mercy, Charity, Truthfulness, Purity, Decency, Duty
13
How did Ashoka decide to communicate his message of 'Dhamma'?
Through inscriptions made on rocks, stones and pillars
Through his journal that was published monthly
By word of mouth or recitation
By newspaper advertisements and inserts
14
What does 'Satyamev Jayate' mean?
Something that brings joy and happiness to people
Truth alone triumphs
Somewhere there are people who are joyful and happy
A satisfying journey for one and all
15
What was typical of the pillars that were created during Ashoka's time?
They were hollow and used to store wheat and other grains
Had a place to light a fire at the bottom and acted as a chimmney
They had animal figures at the top and inscriptions around the main pillar
They had diamonds and rubies all around the pillar
16
What does 'Devanampriya Piyadassi' mean?
Beloved of the Gods - a title by which emperor Ashoka was known
Destruction Personified - a title given to Ajatshatru
It is the name of a Deva in Hindu mythology
Refers to "He who shall not be named" in ancient Indian epics