The Mauryan Empire
Explore the history and key figures of the Mauryan Empire, an ancient Indian empire.
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The Mauryan Empire
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge about the Mauryan Empire.
1. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
Ashoka the Great
Chandragupta Maurya
Bindusara
Alexander the Great
2. What was the capital city of the Mauryan Empire?
Delhi
Mumbai
Pataliputra
Kolkata
3. Emperor Ashoka converted to after the Kalinga War.
4. The Mauryan Empire was known for its strong central .
5. Name one significant achievement of Emperor Ashoka.
6. The Mauryan Empire was located in ancient China.
True
False
7. Chanakya (Kautilya) was a key advisor to Chandragupta Maurya.
True
False
8. Look at the map below. The shaded area represents a large empire. Would this area roughly match the Mauryan Empire?
