6. Mauryan Empire (History Quiz)

6. Mauryan Empire (History Quiz) Questions

• 11

  Who is the only king in the history of world who gave up conquest after winning a war?
  A. Kunal
  B. Ashoka
  C. Bindusara
  D. Chandragupta

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  After Kalinga war, Ashoka was so horrified on seeing the violence and bloodshed that he decided not to fight any more wars and decided to observe Dhamma. He is the only king in the history of world who gave up conquest after winning a war.

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• 12

  What is false according to Ashoka’s Dhamma?
  A. Giving gifts to Brahmins and monks
  B. Treating all creature with compassion
  C. Worshipping of God
  D. Respecting elders

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Ashoka’s Dhamma did not involve worship of a god, or performance of sacrifice
  It involves-
  • Being gentle with slaves and servants.
  • Respecting one’s elders
  • Treating all creatures with compassion
  • Giving gifts to Brahmins and monks
  • Respect each other’s religion

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• 13

  What is true about Great Wall of China?
  i. It was start building before Mauryan Empire
  ii. It was made to protect the Northern frontier of the Chinese empire
  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Around 2400 years ago, before the time of Mauryan empire, emperors in China began building the Great Wall.
  • It was meant to protect the Northern frontier of the empire from pastoral people
  • The wall is about 6400 Km long and is made of stone and brick
  • Watch towers are present all along at a distance of about 100-200 m

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• 14

  Which of the following sentences is/are true?
  i. Chandragupta’s ideas were written in Arthashastra
  ii. Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in Brahmi script.
  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • In Arthashastra, Chanakya’s ideas were written down.
  • Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were in Prakrit and were written in the Brahmi script.

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• 15

  Where was the Rampurwa bull been placed now?
  A. Delhi
  B. Bihar
  C. Bengal
  D. Orissa

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Rampurwa bull was part of a Mauryan pillar found in Rampurwa, Bihar and now has been placed in Rashtrapati Bhavan

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• 16

  Who founded the Mauryan dynasty?
  A. Chandragupta Maurya
  B. Bindusara
  C. Ashoka
  D. Chanakya

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya more than 2300 years ago

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• 17

  What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
  A. Patliputra
  B. Taxila
  C. Ujjain
  D. Rajagriha

  Answer - A

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• 18

  What is true about Ashoka?
  i. He was inspired by the teaching of the Buddha
  ii. He decided to observe Dhamma after Kalinga war
  iii. Ashoka was the first ruler who tried to take his message to the people through inscriptions.
  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All i, ii and iii

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Ashoka was a Mauryan ruler.
  • After Kalinga war, Ashoka was so horrified on seeing the violence and bloodshed that he decided not to fight any more wars and decided to observe Dhamma
  • He was also inspired by the teachings of the Buddha
  • On his instructions inscriptions were carved on pillars, as well as on rock surfaces.
  • Most of the inscriptions were in Prakrit and were written in Brahmi script.

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• 19

  Why Ashoka appointed Dhamma Mahamatta?
  A. To read his message inscribed on rocks to those who could not read
  B. To move from place to place and teach people about Dhamma
  C. To solve the troubles of common people in Mauryan empire
  D. To supervise with Ashoka in maintaining the empire

  Answer - B

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• 20

  Which script was used for inscriptions by Ashoka?
  A. Tamil
  B. Brahmi
  C. Devnagari
  D. Prakrit

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Most of the inscriptions were in Prakrit and were written in Brahmi script.

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