The Mauryan Empire Worksheet

Explore the rise, key figures, and achievements of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India with this interactive worksheet for 6th graders.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7

Topics

Mauryan EmpireAncient IndiaHistorySocial StudiesGrade 6

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The Mauryan Empire

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Use the provided map and your knowledge of the Mauryan Empire.

Observe the map of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka:

1. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

Ashoka the Great

Chandragupta Maurya

Bindusara

Alexander the Great

2. What religion did Emperor Ashoka convert to after the Kalinga War?

Hinduism

Jainism

Buddhism

Sikhism

3. The capital city of the Mauryan Empire was .

4. Ashoka's edicts were carved on pillars and rocks, spreading the message of .

5. Describe one major achievement of the Mauryan Empire.

6. How did the Mauryan Empire manage such a vast territory?

7. The Mauryan Empire was located in ancient China.

True

False

8. Ashoka promoted peace and non-violence after the Kalinga War.

True

False