Ancient History: Ashoka's Empire

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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?

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?

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?

To promote religious freedom and harmony Signup and view all the answers

Who was the wise man that supported Chandragupta Maurya in founding the empire that Ashoka later ruled?

Kautilya Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of Ashoka's dhamma that differed from traditional practices?

Educating subjects about moral conduct Signup and view all the answers

What did Ashoka do to ensure his message reached those who could not read?

He inscribed his messages on rocks and pillars Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ashoka decide not to fight any more wars after his conquest of Kalinga?

Because he was horrified by the violence and bloodshed he witnessed Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Ashoka from other rulers in terms of communicating with the people?

He inscribed his messages on rocks and pillars Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between empires and kingdoms according to the text?

Emperors need more resources due to the size of their empires Signup and view all the answers

How were different parts of the Mauryan empire ruled?

By appointing officials to collect taxes Signup and view all the answers

What was important about the north-west according to the Arthashastra?

It was important for its blankets Signup and view all the answers

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Why was Ashoka considered one of the greatest rulers known to history?

What inspired Ashoka's dhamma?

Why did Ashoka appoint officials known as the dhamma mahamatta?

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?

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?

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 was the main difference between empires and kingdoms according to the text?

How were different parts of the Mauryan empire ruled?

What was important about the north-west according to the Arthashastra?

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