8 Questions
Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
Chandragupta Maurya
Which battle led to the expansion of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya?
Battle of Hydaspes
What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
Pataliputra
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
Prehistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers
What is the nature of history as an end in itself and its usefulness in giving perspective on the problems of the present debated by historians?
Debated
What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?
Cultural heritage or legends
How does history differ from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence
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