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Why was Ashoka considered one of the greatest rulers known to history?
Why was Ashoka considered one of the greatest rulers known to history?
- For building massive stone pillars
- For founding a powerful empire (correct)
- For performing religious sacrifices
- For writing a famous book called Arthashastra
What inspired Ashoka's dhamma?
What inspired Ashoka's dhamma?
- Teachings of the Buddha (correct)
- Chanakya's Arthashastra
- Performance of sacrifices
- Worship of a god
Why did Ashoka appoint officials known as the dhamma mahamatta?
Why did Ashoka appoint officials known as the dhamma mahamatta?
- To collect taxes from the people
- To lead the army in battles
- To build massive stone pillars
- To teach people about dhamma and solve social problems (correct)
What was the main reason for Ashoka's concern regarding different religions in his empire?
What was the main reason for Ashoka's concern regarding different religions in his empire?
Who was the wise man that supported Chandragupta Maurya in founding the empire that Ashoka later ruled?
Who was the wise man that supported Chandragupta Maurya in founding the empire that Ashoka later ruled?
What was a key aspect of Ashoka's dhamma that differed from traditional practices?
What was a key aspect of Ashoka's dhamma that differed from traditional practices?
What did Ashoka do to ensure his message reached those who could not read?
What did Ashoka do to ensure his message reached those who could not read?
Why did Ashoka decide not to fight any more wars after his conquest of Kalinga?
Why did Ashoka decide not to fight any more wars after his conquest of Kalinga?
What distinguished Ashoka from other rulers in terms of communicating with the people?
What distinguished Ashoka from other rulers in terms of communicating with the people?
What was the main difference between empires and kingdoms according to the text?
What was the main difference between empires and kingdoms according to the text?
How were different parts of the Mauryan empire ruled?
How were different parts of the Mauryan empire ruled?
What was important about the north-west according to the Arthashastra?
What was important about the north-west according to the Arthashastra?
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