The Mauryan Empire

Explore the ancient Indian Mauryan Empire with this worksheet, covering its founders, key figures, and important facts.

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SS.3.2.1SS.3.2.2Mauryan EmpireAncient IndiaHistoryGrade 3

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1. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

Ashoka the Great

Chandragupta Maurya

Alexander the Great

Buddha

2. What religion did Emperor Ashoka promote throughout his empire?

Hinduism

Islam

Buddhism

Judaism

3. The Mauryan Empire was located in ancient .

4. Chandragupta Maurya built a strong to protect his empire.

5. Emperor Ashoka built many and pillars to spread the teachings of Buddhism.

6. Look at the map below. In which modern-day country was the Mauryan Empire primarily located?

7. The Mauryan Empire was one of the largest empires in ancient India.

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