The Mauryan Empire
Explore the history, geography, and key figures of the ancient Mauryan Empire in India with this engaging worksheet for 7th graders.
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The Mauryan Empire
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your notes or textbook if needed.
1. The Mauryan Empire was founded by around 322 BCE.
2. The capital city of the Mauryan Empire was .
3. Emperor Ashoka converted to after the Kalinga War.
4. The Mauryan Empire was located in ancient .
5. Which of the following was NOT a major achievement of the Mauryan Empire?
Unification of India
Spread of Buddhism
Invention of the printing press
Development of a strong central government
6. Emperor Ashoka is primarily known for:
Conquering Greece
Promoting peace and Buddhism
Building the Great Wall of China
Discovering America
7. Briefly describe the impact of the Kalinga War on Emperor Ashoka's reign.
8. What role did Chandragupta Maurya play in the establishment of the Mauryan Empire?
9. The Mauryan Empire was the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent.
True
False
10. Ashoka promoted violence and warfare throughout his reign.
True
False
Examine the map of the Mauryan Empire below.
11. Based on the map, describe the geographical extent of the Mauryan Empire. Which modern-day countries would have been part of it?