What was the main achievement of the Maurya family? Hint: think of the title of this quiz.
to unify India
to make everyone Buddhist
to build temples and pyramids
to improve the lives of rulers
2. Multiple Choice
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How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?
He sent ships to far away lands.
He conquered weaker kingdoms nearby.
He convinced other rulers to join his squad.
He begged and pleaded for more land.
3. Multiple Choice
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What was one thing Chandragupta DID NOT use to rule his people?
A strong central government.
Torture and spies.
A powerful army.
Edicts posted around the land.
4. Multiple Choice
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Why was Chandragupta poor in his later years?
He fought too many battles.
He gave up worldly pleasures as an acetic.
He lost all of his land.
He refused to trade with neighbors.
5. Multiple Choice
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King Ashoka was Chandragupta Maurya's ________.
father
enemy
grandson
brother
6. Multiple Choice
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Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he
moved to China.
gave up violence.
reached the mountains.
surrendered to other rulers.
7. Multiple Choice
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Which experience led to a major change in Ashoka's values?
He watched Stranger Things.
He married a Buddhist.
He saw a very brutal and bloody battle.
He discovered old age and illness.
8. Multiple Choice
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Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect? - He gave up hunting and became a vegetarian.
Respect for all living things.
Tolerance of other religions.
Awareness that everything changes.
Honesty and respect in words and actions.
9. Multiple Choice
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In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He required conquered people to convert to Buddhism.
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
He taught people to read and to write.
He made speeches from around the empire.
10. Multiple Choice
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One of Ashoka's edicts announced that people would only be jailed for a good reason. Which of his goals did this promote most?
Justice
Security
General Welfare
Buddhist Values
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
One of Ashoka's edicts announced that along the roads trees had been planted for the enjoyment of animals and men, and wells and ponds had been dug everywhere. Which goal did this promote most?
Justice
Security
Buddhist Values
General Welfare
12. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
One of Ashoka's edicts stated that unconquered people on the border of the kingdom should trust him and have happiness in their dealings with him. Which of his goals did this promote most?