Social Studies 17

1. How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?

He sent ships to far-off islands

He conquered neighboring kingdoms

He sponsored settlements by colonists

He persuaded other rulers to unite with him

2. Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka refelct?

He gave up hunting.

He became a vegitarian.

Respect for all living things

Toleration of other religions

Honesty in words and actions

Awareness that everything changes

3. What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?

To unify India

To impose Buddhism

To build famous temples

To improve the lives of peasants

4. Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he...

Moved to China

Gave up violence

Reached the mountains

Surrendered to his cousin

5. One of Ashoka's edicts announced that people would be only jailed for a good reason. Which of his goals did this promote most?

Justice

Security

General Welfare

Buddhist Values

6. Which of Ashoka's actions best expressed his Buddhist values?

Allowing slavery

Keeping a strong army

Putting criminals to death

Treating all his servants well

7. Which of these would you not consider and achievement under Chandragupta's rule?

He created a strong central government

He used torture and spies to make people obey

He made sure farmers had water for their crops

He built a royal road more than 1,000 miles long

8. Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka's values?

Marrying a Buddhist

Seeing a very bloody battle

Hearing Buddha's first sermon

Discovering old age and illness

9. In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He required conquered people to convert.

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

He had peasants taught how to read and write.

He made speeches in many places around the empire.

10. Why was Chandragupta poor in his later years?

He put a stop to foreign trade

He was overthrown by his son

He decided to live as an ascetic

He lost the conquered territories

11. What did Ashoka do with the territories the Mauryas had conquered?

Returned them to their former rulers

Used them as a base for new conquests

Kept them as peaceful parts of his empire

Granted them to wealthy merchants as gifts

12. King Ashoka was Chandragupta's...

Father

Enemy

Son

Grandson

13. Ashoka often spoke of the people he ruled as his...

Friends

Children

Students

Brothers

14. How did Chandragupta's rule differ from Ashoka's?

Chandragupta had a larger empire than Ashoka did

Chandragupta used Buddhism to keep his people happy

Chandragupta made laws that were fairer than Ashoka's

Chandragupta used force to be sure no one threatened his power.