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The Mauryan Empire

Explore the history, key figures, and achievements of the ancient Mauryan Empire in India.

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The Mauryan Empire

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1. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

a

Ashoka

b

Chandragupta Maurya

c

Bindusara

d

Alexander the Great

2. The Mauryan Empire was located in which modern-day country?

a

China

b

Egypt

c

India

d

Greece

3. The Mauryan Empire was known for its strong central  .

4. Emperor Ashoka converted to   after the Kalinga War.

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

T

True

F

False

6. Name one significant achievement of the Mauryan Empire.

7. Look at the map of the Mauryan Empire below. Approximately what was the extent of the empire?

Map of the Mauryan Empire