The collapse of the Maurya Empire after Ashoka is mainly attributed to:
  • Foreign invasions
  • Weak successors and over-centralisation
  • Buddhist influence
  • Natural disasters
Who was the first ruler of the Maurya dynasty?
  • Bindusara
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Ashoka
  • Ajatashatru
Ashoka called himself in his inscriptions:
  • Rajadhiraja
  • Samrat
  • Devanampiya
  • Chakravartin
Which river was associated with Alexander's battle against Porus?
  • Ganga
  • Yamuna
  • Jhelum
  • Godavari
The Nanda dynasty was overthrown by:
  • Ajatashatru
  • Ashoka
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Megasthenes
The Mauryan capital Pataliputra is the modern city of:
  • Patna
  • Delhi
  • Lucknow
  • Varanasi
Which religion did Ashoka adopt after the Kalinga war?
  • Jainism
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
The main source of information about Mauryan administration written by Kautilya is:
  • Arthashastra
  • Indika
  • Manusmriti
  • Mahabharata
Which among the following was NOT a reason for the growth of Magadha?
  • Rich iron ore deposits
  • Availability of elephants
  • Fertile Ganga plains
  • Cotton textile industry
The Mauryan postal system shows that:
  • Villages had no communication
  • The empire encouraged quick administration
  • Letters were only for kings
  • Trade was discouraged
Which Mauryan ruler was known as 'Amitraghata' (destroyer of foes)?
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Bindusara
  • Ashoka
  • Ajatashatru
The Ashokan edicts were written on:
  • Rocks and pillars
  • Palm leaves
  • Copper plates
  • Wooden tablets
Which part of the Mauryan empire did Ashoka find difficult to control even after conquest?
  • Punjab
  • Kalinga
  • Bengal
  • Magadha
The Ashokan lion capital has how many lions?
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
  • Five
Which foreign ruler invaded India just before the Mauryan empire was founded?
  • Seleucus Nicator
  • Darius
  • Cyrus
  • Attila
What was the main source of revenue for the Mauryan empire?
  • Mining
  • Agriculture
  • Salt tax
  • Toll tax
Which of the following was a significant achievement of Ashoka during his reign?
  • Establishment of a strong navy
  • Promotion of Buddhism
  • Construction of the Great Wall
  • Expansion of the empire into Europe
What was the primary purpose of the edicts issued by Ashoka?
  • To declare war
  • To promote moral values and Buddhism
  • To establish trade routes
  • To document military victories
Which battle is famously associated with Ashoka's transformation towards Buddhism?
  • Battle of Ujjain
  • Battle of Kalinga
  • Battle of Magadha
  • Battle of Taxila
Which of the following was a significant feature of the Mauryan economy?
  • Focus on subsistence farming
  • Isolation from foreign markets
  • Extensive trade networks
  • Heavy reliance on barter system
What was the primary purpose of Ashoka's edicts?
  • To promote trade
  • To document historical events
  • To spread Buddhism
  • To establish military dominance
Name the following: 2. The dynasty founded by Mahapadma Nanda.
  • Maurya dynasty
  • Nanda dynasty
  • Gupta dynasty
  • Shunga dynasty
Which of the following was a major architectural achievement during the Mauryan period?
  • Development of the Parthenon
  • Building of the Ashokan stupas
  • Creation of the Colosseum
  • Construction of the Great Wall
It is now:
  • Mughal's pillar
  • India’s National place
  • India’s National Emblem
  • All of these
(Pic: Map of Maurya Empire) – The capital shown at the centre is:
  • Mathura
  • Kanauj
  • Pataliputra
  • Gandhara
(Pic: Stupa at Sanchi) – The big dome (anda) symbolizes what?
  • Universe
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Earth
  • Star
What was the primary purpose of the Ashokan edicts?
  • To declare war on neighboring kingdoms
  • To document military victories
  • To promote moral and ethical governance
  • To establish trade routes
Which of the following statements about the Mauryan Empire is true?
  • It lasted for over a thousand years
  • It was known for its democratic governance
  • It was primarily a maritime empire
  • It was the first empire to unify India
Looking at the many challenges involved in managing an empire, why should a king be so keen to expand his kingdom into an empire and become an emperor?
  • An ambition to ‘rule the entire world’, a metaphor for controlling large territories and ensuring that they would be remembered for posterity
  • A wish to bring large areas under control and gain access to their resources to build economic and military strength
  • A desire for great wealth for himself and for the empire
Which is stronger, life or death?
  • Life
  • Death
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