Worksheet: The First Empire | Footprints Class 6: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Who established the Mauryan Empire?
(a) Bindusara
(b) Ashoka
(c) Chandragupta Maurya
(d) Alexander

(ii) What did Ashoka do after the Kalinga war?
(a) He celebrated his victory with a grand feast.
(b) He declared war on other neighboring kingdoms.
(c) He decided to follow a path of peace and promote kindness and non-violence.
(d) He abdicated the throne.

(iii) Which ancient script is considered the source of many modern Indian scripts?
(a) Pali
(b) Kharosthi
(c) Brahmi
(d) Sanskrit

(iv) What was the main source of income for the Mauryan state?
(a) Taxes on trade and crafts
(b) Land revenue from agriculture
(c) Fines for breaking the law
(d) Revenue from forest produce

(v) Which Mauryan ruler was known as "Ashoka The Great"?
(a) Bindusara
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Ashoka
(d) Alexander

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Chandragupta Maurya learned the art of warfare from the __________.
(ii) Ashoka's Dhamma encouraged his subjects to be non-violent, tolerant, __________, respectful towards elders, and kind and charitable to all.
(iii) The Mauryan empire extended from the Hindu Kush in the __________ to Bengal in the east.
(iv) Ashoka's messages were inscribed on stone pillars, caves, and __________.
(v) The most famous pillar with four lions is located in __________.

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Q4: True or False

(i) Ashoka's Dhamma encouraged violence and war.
(ii) The Mauryan Empire extended from Bengal to the Deccan.
(iii) Ashoka's edicts were usually written in Sanskrit.
(iv) Chanakya was a wise advisor to Bindusara.
(v) The last king of the Mauryan Empire was Bindusara.

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