QUESTION 1 OF 16
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE with the strategic guidance of Chanakya.
QUESTION 2 OF 16
Which Mauryan emperor is credited with erecting numerous edicts and pillars promoting Dhamma?
Explanation: Ashoka, the third Mauryan emperor, inscribed edicts and pillars across his empire to spread the moral principles of Dhamma.
QUESTION 3 OF 16
Who wrote the "Arthashastra," a treatise on statecraft and economic policy?
Explanation: Chanakya, also called Kautilya, authored the Arthashastra, a treatise covering statecraft, economics and military strategy.
QUESTION 4 OF 16
The famous rock edicts of Ashoka were mostly written in which script?
Explanation: Most Ashokan edicts were inscribed in the Brahmi script, though some in the northwest used Kharosthi, Greek or Aramaic.
QUESTION 5 OF 16
Which foreign ambassador visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya and wrote "Indica"?
Explanation: Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador at Chandragupta Maurya's court whose account 'Indica' describes Mauryan society and administration.
QUESTION 6 OF 16
Which Mauryan ruler is believed to have expanded the empire to include most of the Indian subcontinent, excluding the far south?
Explanation: Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire to its greatest extent, covering nearly the entire subcontinent except the far south.
QUESTION 7 OF 16
Chandragupta Maurya defeated which Greek/Macedonian successor ruler to gain territories in the northwest?
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator, a successor of Alexander, gaining territory in the northwest through a treaty.
QUESTION 8 OF 16
The Mauryan administration divided the empire into how many main provinces?
Explanation: The Mauryan Empire under Ashoka was administratively divided into four main provinces, each governed by a viceroy.
QUESTION 9 OF 16
Ashoka's edicts were primarily addressed towards promoting the concept of:
Explanation: Ashoka's edicts primarily promoted the concept of Dhamma, a code of moral and righteous conduct for his subjects.
QUESTION 10 OF 16
The last ruler of the Mauryan Empire, who was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, was:
Explanation: Brihadratha, the last Mauryan ruler, was assassinated by his own commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Shunga.
QUESTION 11 OF 16
Which foreign account, written by a Greek ambassador at the Mauryan court, provides valuable insights into Mauryan administration?
Explanation: Megasthenes' 'Indica', written by the Greek ambassador at the Mauryan court, offers valuable insight into Mauryan administration.
QUESTION 12 OF 16
Which script evolved from Brahmi and was widely used in inscriptions across ancient India, including Ashokan edicts?
Explanation: Brahmi script and its various regional derivatives were widely used for inscriptions across ancient India, including Ashokan edicts.
QUESTION 13 OF 16
The Kharosthi script, used in some Ashokan edicts, was prevalent mainly in which region?
Explanation: The Kharosthi script, used in some Ashokan edicts, was prevalent mainly in the northwest Gandhara region.
QUESTION 14 OF 16
The Rummindei pillar inscription of Ashoka commemorates his visit to which sacred site?
Explanation: The Rummindei pillar inscription commemorates Ashoka's pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha.
QUESTION 15 OF 16
The ancient Indian ruler Bindusara, son of Chandragupta Maurya, is sometimes referred to by which Greek name in foreign accounts?
Explanation: Bindusara, son of Chandragupta Maurya, is referred to by the Greek name Amitrochates in some foreign accounts.
QUESTION 16 OF 16
The famous Junagadh rock inscription, which mentions both Ashoka and later rulers, is located in which state?
Explanation: The famous Junagadh rock inscription, mentioning both Ashoka and later rulers, is located in present-day Gujarat.
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