The Mauryan Empire

Question 1

What did the creation of public works show about the economy of the Mauryan Empire?

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B: Due to the strong economy, the government collected enough taxes to pay for public works.

Question 2

According to Aśoka’s edict, what are ways of living a moral life? Choose four correct answers.

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A: being truthful; B: living a pure life; C: being kind to others; D: being generous to others

Question 3

Which statements describe achievements of Chandragupta? Choose four correct answers.He conquered many small kingdoms in India.He stopped a Greek invasion and formed an alliance.He formed a strong army to defend the unified kingdom.He designed new buildings and statues.He built new roads to increase trade.He created a centralized government.

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A: He conquered many small kingdoms in India.; B: He stopped a Greek invasion and formed an alliance.; C: He formed a strong army to defend the unified kingdom.; F: He created a centralized government.

Question 4

Which statements describe similarities between Chandragupta and Aśoka? Choose four correct answers.Both built temples and statues.Both formed alliances with the Greeks.Both converted to a new religion.Both expanded the Mauryan Empire.Both embraced nonviolence later in life.Both led a strong army.

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C: Both converted to a new religion.; D: Both expanded the Mauryan Empire.; E: Both embraced nonviolence later in life.; F: Both led a strong army.

Question 5

Why was controlling the Khyber Pass important to trade?

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C: It was an important route through the mountains that linked to routes to Europe.

Question 6

Aśoka made a promise to not go to war anymore. Why would Aśoka need a standing army if he would not go to war? Choose three correct answers.to keep the peaceto honor the past emperorsto run the bureaucratic systemto protect the land from invasionsto protect trade routes from thieves

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A: to keep the peace; D: to protect the land from invasions; E: to protect trade routes from thieves

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