Chapter Test: The First Empire - CTET & State TET MCQ

The Arthashastra mentions that the north-west was important for blankets.

Chanakya's ideas were written down in a book called the Arthashastra.

The text specifically mentions Taxila, Ujjain, and Pataliputra as cities in the empire, not Mathura.

Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were inscribed on rocks and pillars.

Ashoka was so horrified by the violence and bloodshed in the Kalinga war that he decided not to fight any more wars.

South India was known for its gold and precious stones in the Mauryan Empire.

Most of Ashoka's inscriptions were in Prakrit and were written in the Brahmi script.

Chandragupta was supported by Chanakya, also known as Kautilya and Vishnugupta, who wrote the Arthashastra.

The empire Ashoka ruled was founded by his grandfather, Chandragupta Maurya, more than 2300 years ago.

Ashoka's dhamma did not involve worship of a god or performance of a sacrifice; he felt he had a duty to instruct his subjects.