Mauryan Empire and Social Order Quiz
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What do the four lions on top of the Ashoka pillar in Sarnath symbolize?

  • Peace and friendship (correct)
  • War and conquest
  • Trade and prosperity
  • Strength and power
  • Why did the Buddhist ideals of non-violence inspire the freedom movement during India's independence struggle?

  • Because they advocated for peaceful resistance (correct)
  • Because they supported authoritarian rule
  • Because they promoted hatred and hostility
  • Because they encouraged war and aggression
  • What significance do the lions on India's currency notes hold?

  • Indicate domination and subjugation
  • Signify truth, peace, and friendliness (correct)
  • Represent dishonesty and deceit
  • Symbolize a call to war and conflict
  • What were some common occupations of people who lived within the Mauryan Empire?

    <p>Farming and handicrafts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mauryan officials collect from the area under direct control of the ruler?

    <p>Taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: Ujjain was the gateway to the north-west during the Mauryan Empire.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ancient name of Bengal according to the text?

    <p>Kalinga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language were Ashokan inscriptions written in?

    <p>Brahmi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Dhamma Mahamatta in spreading Ashoka's message?

    <p>Spreading the message of dhamma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were slaves and servants ill-treated during Ashoka's rule?

    <p>Most of them were prisoners of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

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