Ancient Empires Quiz
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What was the extent of Chandragupta Maurya's empire?

  • From the Hindu Kush in the north-west to Bengal in the east, and from the Himalayas in the north to the Narmada in the south (correct)
  • From Central Asia to Sri Lanka
  • From Persia to the Indian subcontinent
  • Limited to the region of Magadha

    • Who was Chandragupta Maurya's adviser and guide?

  • A Persian scholar
  • A Chinese strategist
  • A Greek philosopher
  • Chanakya (also known as Kautilya) (correct)

    • What did Chandragupta Maurya do after ascending the throne?

  • Turned his attention to Punjab, western and north-western India (correct)
  • Focused on expanding into Southeast Asia
  • Engaged in trade with Greece
  • Retired from ruling and became a monk

    • What territories did Chandragupta Maurya conquer in the south?

    <p>Beyond the Vindhyas up to the Deccan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chandragupta Maurya do towards the end of his life?

    <p>Became a Jain monk and gave up the throne in favour of his son Bindusara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chandragupta Maurya's Empire

    • Extended from the Himalayas in the north to the Vindhya Range in the south
    • Covered the entire Indo-Gangetic Plain in the east and west
    • Included the provinces of Baluchistan, Sindh, and Khyber in the northwest
    • Stretched up to the eastern borders of Persia (modern-day Iran) in the west

    Adviser and Guide

    • Chanakya (also known as Kautilya) was Chandragupta Maurya's adviser and guide
    • Chanakya helped Chandragupta Maurya in organizing his army and administration
    • Chanakya also helped Chandragupta Maurya in defeating the Nanda dynasty and establishing the Mauryan Empire

    Actions after Ascending the Throne

    • Chandragupta Maurya reorganized the administrative system
    • Established a centralized system of government
    • Divided the empire into provinces and appointed governors
    • Established a system of taxation and revenue collection
    • Developed a strong and efficient army

    Conquests in the South

    • Chandragupta Maurya conquered the Deccan Plateau
    • Conquered the territories of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
    • Extended his empire up to the southern tip of India

    Later Life

    • Chandragupta Maurya adopted Jainism towards the end of his life
    • Renounced his throne and power
    • Went to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, where he lived as a Jain monk
    • Fasted to death at Shravanabelagola, following the Jain tradition of Sallekhana

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    Test your knowledge of ancient empires, including the rise of the Mauryan Empire and other significant empires in history. Explore the characteristics and impact of empires through this quiz.

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