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Who established the Mauryan Empire around 321 BCE? |
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 Chandragupta Maurya |
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Which advisor helped Chandragupta Maurya defeat the Nandas? |
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 Chanakya |
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True or False: Ashoka is known for promoting violence during his reign. |
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 False. Ashoka renounced violence after the Kalinga War and embraced Buddhism. |
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Fill in the blank: The main sources of information about Ashoka's reign are his ______. |
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 Rock and pillar edicts |
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What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire? |
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 Pataliputra |
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Which text, written by Chanakya, discusses the administration of the Mauryan Empire? |
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 Arthashastra |
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Riddle: I am a powerful king who changed my ways after a brutal war, promoting peace and dharma. Who am I? |
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 Ashoka |
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What was the primary occupation of people in the Mauryan Empire? |
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 Agriculture |
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Which kingdom did Ashoka annex after the Kalinga War? |
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 Kalinga |
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Multiple Choice Question: What did Ashoka refer to himself as? A) Raja B) Devanampriya C) Maharaja D) Samrat |
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 B) Devanampriya |
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True or False: The Mauryan Empire was primarily a trading empire with no agricultural activities. |
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 False. The Mauryan Empire was primarily agrarian, with agriculture as the main occupation. |
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Fill in the blank: Ashoka's principles of dhamma included practicing ______ and respecting all religions. |
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 Non-violence (ahimsa) |
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What significant architectural feature is associated with Ashoka? |
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 Ashokan pillars |
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Which script was used on the edicts found in Peshawar? |
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 Kharosthi script |
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Riddle: I am the name of a tax collected from farmers, often referred to as land tax. What am I? |
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 Bali |
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What year did Ashoka die, marking the beginning of the decline of the Mauryan Empire? |
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 232 BCE |
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Multiple Choice Question: Who succeeded Chandragupta Maurya as king? A) Ashoka B) Bindusara C) Brihadratha D) Chanakya |
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 B) Bindusara |
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True or False: The Mauryan Empire was divided into provinces managed by royal family members. |
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 True. |
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Fill in the blank: The last ruler of the Mauryan Empire was ______. |
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 Brihadratha |
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What type of officials did Ashoka appoint to spread the message of dhamma? |
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 Dhamma mahamatras |
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