Unit 3 History
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- Q1
what was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to impose Buddhism
To build, famous famous temples
To improve the lives of peasants
To unify India
30s - Q2
how did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire
He conquered neighboring kingdoms
He sent ships too far off islands
He sponsored settlements by the colonist
he persuaded other rulers to unite with him
30s - Q3
Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Chandraputa Maury’s rule?
He created a strong central government
He built a Royal Road more than 1000 miles long
He make sure farmers had water for their crops
He used torture and spies to make people obey
30s - Q4
why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?
He lost or conquered territories
he was overthrown by son
He decided to leave as an ascetic
He put a stop to foreign trade
30s - Q5
which conclusion about the Mauryan Empire does the timeline best support
It only expand it for 100 years
it began when Ashoka Died
He fell apart, when Chandragupta Maurya died
its first ruler was Chandragupta Maurya
30s - Q6
King Ashoka was Chandragupta
Grandson
enemy
Brother
Father
30s - Q7
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until
Surrender to his cousin
gave up violence
Reached the mountains
Move to China
30s - Q8
which experience lead to a Deep change in Asho’s Values?
Discovering old age and illness
seeing a very bloody battle
Hearing Buddha’s first sermon
Marrying a Buddhist
30s - Q9
which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian
toleration of other religions
Awareness that everything changes
Respect all living things
Honesty in words and actions
30s - Q10
how did Chandragupta Maura’s rule differ from Ashoka’s
Chandragupta Maurya hey larger empire than Ashoka did
Chandragupta Maurya used force to be sure no one threatened his power
Chandragupta Maurya may laws that were fair than Ashoka’s laws
Chandragupta Maurya use Buddhism to keep his people happy
30s - Q11
Ashoka often spoke of the people he ruled as his
Brothers
Students
Friends
Children
30s - Q12
which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values
Allowing Slavery
Treating all of his servants well
Keeping a strong army
Putting criminals to death
30s - Q13
what did Ashoka do with the territories the Mauryas had conquered
returned them to their former rulers
granted them to wealthy merchants as gifts
used them as a base for new conquests
Kept them as peaceful parts of his empire
30s - Q14
one of Ashoka’s edicts announced that people would only be jailed for a good reason. Which of his goals did this promote most?
Justice
Buddhist
security
General welfare
30s - Q15
what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings
he had edicts carved into pillars and walls
he made speechs in many places around the Empire
He required conquered people to convert
he had peasants taught how to read and write
30s
