Mauryan Empire Quiz
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Which of these structures is NOT an example of Mauryan architecture?

  • Sanchi Stupa
  • Monolithic Pillars
  • The Taj Mahal (correct)
  • Barabar Caves
  • The Mauryan Empire declined primarily due to external invasions.

    False (B)

    What is a stupa?

    A hemispherical brick structure housing Buddha relics, topped with a parasol-like symbol of high rank.

    The Lion Capital, located at ______, is a famous example of Mauryan monolithic pillars and is now the national emblem of India.

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

    Match the following Mauryan features with their descriptions:

    <p>Stupas = Hemispherical brick structures housing Buddha relics, topped with a parasol-like symbol of high rank. Barabar Caves = Early rock-cut caves, located in Bihar, some of the oldest surviving rock-cut structures. Monolithic Pillars = Skillfully crafted pillars, often inscribed with Ashoka's edicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Mauryan Empire?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the main reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire after Ashoka's death?

    <p>The main reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire were weak rulers, the vastness of the empire, provincial rebellions, and high military expenditures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Mauryan Empire lasted for over a century after Ashoka's death.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ashoka renounce after the conquest of Kalinga?

    <p>Violence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ashoka primarily spread his dhamma by using only the Prakrit language.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ashoka known as during the phase after he renounced violence?

    <p>Dharma Ashoka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ashoka sent missionaries to regions including __________, Syria, Greece, and Egypt.

    <p>Sri Lanka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of Ashoka's reign with their descriptions:

    <p>Dhamma Mahamattas = Special officers appointed by Ashoka Third Buddhist Council = Organized at Pataliputra Rock edicts = Engravings of Ashoka's views Welfare measures = Built rest houses and wells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the Mauryan Dynasty?

    <p>Chandragupta Maurya (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Mauryan Empire was the first all-India empire of ancient India.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the important treaty signed between Chandragupta Maurya and Seleucus Nicator?

    <p>The Treaty of Sandrokottos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Greek ethnographer and explorer, ______, wrote 'Indika,' which provides valuable insights into the Mauryan Empire.

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

    Match the following Mauryan rulers with their achievements:

    <p>Chandragupta Maurya = Founded the Mauryan Dynasty and expanded it significantly Bindusar = Expanded Mauryan control to Mysore Ashoka = Promoted the policy of non-violence and adopted Buddhism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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