The Mauryan Empire Quiz

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Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

  • Bimbisara
  • Bindusara
  • Chandragupta Maurya (correct)
  • Ashoka the Great

Which battle led to the expansion of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya?

  • Battle of Kalinga
  • Battle of Tarain
  • Battle of Hydaspes (correct)
  • Battle of Plassey

What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

  • Ujjain
  • Pataliputra (correct)
  • Ayodhya
  • Varanasi

What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?

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What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

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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?

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

What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?

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How does history differ from myth?

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