The Mauryan Empire

1. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
   1. Chandragupta Maurya
   2. Ashoka the Great
   3. Bindusara
   4. Samudragupta
2. During which period did the Mauryan Empire exist?
   1. 6th century BC
   2. 3rd century BC
   3. 2nd century AD
   4. 5th century AD
3. What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
   1. Pataliputra
   2. Taxila
   3. Ujjain
   4. Vaishali
4. Who was the famous Mauryan emperor who embraced Buddhism and spread it across the empire?
   1. Chandragupta Maurya
   2. Bindusara
   3. Ashoka the Great
   4. Kanishka
5. Which battle marked the beginning of the Mauryan Empire's expansion under Chandragupta Maurya?
   1. Battle of Kalinga
   2. Battle of Hydaspes
   3. Battle of Panipat
   4. Battle of Plassey
6. Which ancient Greek ambassador wrote an account of his visit to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya?
   1. Herodotus
   2. Megasthenes
   3. Alexander the Great
   4. Ptolemy
7. What was the official language of the Mauryan administration?
   1. Sanskrit
   2. Pali
   3. Prakrit
   4. Greek
8. Who was the Mauryan emperor responsible for the construction of a well-organized administrative system?
   1. Chandragupta Maurya
   2. Ashoka the Great
   3. Bindusara
   4. Samudragupta
9. Which pillar edict of Ashoka talks about religious tolerance and non-violence?
   1. Rock Edict I
   2. Rock Edict II
   3. Rock Edict XII
   4. Rock Edict XIV
10. Which important trade route passed through the Mauryan Empire, connecting it with the Mediterranean region?
    1. Silk Road
    2. Spice Route
    3. Indus Valley Trade Route
    4. Grand Trunk Road
11. Which Mauryan emperor was known for his efficient governance and the establishment of a vast empire through military conquests?
    1. Chandragupta Maurya
    2. Bindusara
    3. Ashoka the Great
    4. Samudragupta
12. What was the main religion of the Mauryan Empire before Ashoka embraced Buddhism?
    1. Hinduism
    2. Jainism
    3. Zoroastrianism
    4. Buddhism
13. Who was the Mauryan emperor known for his architectural achievements, including the construction of the Great Stupa at Sanchi?
    1. Chandragupta Maurya
    2. Bindusara
    3. Ashoka the Great
    4. Kanishka
14. Which Mauryan emperor established a vast network of spies and secret agents for intelligence gathering?
    1. Chandragupta Maurya
    2. Ashoka the Great
    3. Bindusara
    4. Samudragupta
15. What was the symbol of the Mauryan Empire under the reign of Ashoka the Great?
    1. Lion Capital
    2. Bull
    3. Peacock
    4. Elephant

Answers:

1. Chandragupta Maurya
2. 3rd century BC
3. Pataliputra
4. Ashoka the Great
5. Battle of Hydaspes
6. Megasthenes
7. Prakrit
8. Chandragupta Maurya
9. Rock Edict XIV
10. Grand Trunk Road
11. Samudragupta
12. Hinduism
13. Ashoka the Great
14. Chandragupta Maurya
15. Lion Capital