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The Mauryan Empire

Explore the history and key figures of the Mauryan Empire, an ancient Indian empire.

Grade 4 Social studies HistoryThe Mauryan 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?

a

Ashoka the Great

b

Chandragupta Maurya

c

Bindusara

d

Alexander the Great

2. What was the capital city of the Mauryan Empire?

a

Delhi

b

Mumbai

c

Pataliputra

d

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.

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True

F

False

7. Chanakya (Kautilya) was a key advisor to Chandragupta Maurya.

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True

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False

8. Look at the map below. The shaded area represents a large empire. Would this area roughly match the Mauryan Empire?

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