Social Studies 17
In the seventeeth chapter of our quiz series on social studies, we turn our attention to India and the empire of Chandragupta Maurya, with reference to King Ashoka as well. Reckon you know your stuff?
- 1.
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
- A.
To unify India
- B.
To impose Buddhism
- C.
To build famous temples
- D.
To improve the lives of peasants
Correct Answer
A. To unify India -
- 2.
How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?
- A.
He sent ships to far-off islands
- B.
He conquered neighboring kingdoms
- C.
He sponsored settlements by colonists
- D.
He persuaded other rulers to unite with him
Correct Answer
B. He conquered neighboring kingdoms -
- 3.
Which of these would you not consider and achievement under Chandragupta’s rule?
- A.
He created a strong central government
- B.
He used torture and spies to make people obey
- C.
He made sure farmers had water for their crops
- D.
He built a royal road more than 1,000 miles long
Correct Answer
B. He used torture and spies to make people obey -
- 4.
Why was Chandragupta poor in his later years?
- A.
He put a stop to foreign trade
- B.
He was overthrown by his son
- C.
He decided to live as an ascetic
- D.
He lost the conquered territories
Correct Answer
C. He decided to live as an ascetic -
- 5.
King Ashoka was Chandragupta's...
- A.
Father
- B.
Enemy
- C.
Son
- D.
Grandson
Correct Answer
D. Grandson -
- 6.
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he...
- A.
Moved to China
- B.
Gave up violence
- C.
Reached the mountains
- D.
Surrendered to his cousin
Correct Answer
B. Gave up violence -
- 7.
Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka's values?
- A.
Marrying a Buddhist
- B.
Seeing a very bloody battle
- C.
Hearing Buddha's first sermon
- D.
Discovering old age and illness
Correct Answer
B. Seeing a very bloody battle -
- 8.
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka refelct?
- He gave up hunting.
- He became a vegitarian.
- A.
Respect for all living things
- B.
Toleration of other religions
- C.
Honesty in words and actions
- D.
Awareness that everything changes
Correct Answer
A. Respect for all living things - 9.
How did Chandragupta's rule differ from Ashoka's?
- A.
Chandragupta had a larger empire than Ashoka did
- B.
Chandragupta used Buddhism to keep his people happy
- C.
Chandragupta made laws that were fairer than Ashoka's
- D.
Chandragupta used force to be sure no one threatened his power.
Correct Answer
D. Chandragupta used force to be sure no one threatened his power. -
- 10.
Ashoka often spoke of the people he ruled as his...
- A.
Friends
- B.
Children
- C.
Students
- D.
Brothers
Correct Answer
B. Children -
- 11.
Which of Ashoka's actions best expressed his Buddhist values?
- A.
Allowing slavery
- B.
Keeping a strong army
- C.
Putting criminals to death
- D.
Treating all his servants well
Correct Answer
D. Treating all his servants well -
- 12.
What did Ashoka do with the territories the Mauryas had conquered?
- A.
Returned them to their former rulers
- B.
Used them as a base for new conquests
- C.
Kept them as peaceful parts of his empire
- D.
Granted them to wealthy merchants as gifts
Correct Answer
C. Kept them as peaceful parts of his empire -
- 13.
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
- A.
He required conquered people to convert.
- B.
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
- C.
He had peasants taught how to read and write.
- D.
He made speeches in many places around the empire.
Correct Answer
B. He had edicts carved into pillars and walls. -
- 14.
One of Ashoka's edicts announced that people would be only jailed for a good reason. Which of his goals did this promote most?
- A.
Justice
- B.
Security
- C.
General Welfare
- D.
Buddhist Values
Correct Answer
A. Justice -
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