KAS Online Class Mauryan Empire Continued - Medieval India Class 13

Mauryan Empire Continuation Class. In this class we discuss more about Chandragupta Maurya, Bindhusara, and Ashoka the Great. More details about Edicts of Ashoka, Sanchi Stupa, Ashoka Chakra

Mauryan Empire Continuation Class. In this class we discuss more about Chandragupta Maurya, Bindhusara, and Ashoka the Great. More details about Edicts of Ashoka, Sanchi Stupa, Ashoka Chakra

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Questions and Answers

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• 1. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Bindusara.
• A) Bindusara was the son of Chandragupta Maurya.
  B) His sons were appointed as the Viceroys of different provinces.
  C) He was succeeded by Ajatshatru.
  D) Bindusara ruled Mauryan Emipre for 25 years.
  
• Answer
• C

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• 2. The Kalinga war took place in
• A) 260 BC
  B) 326 BC
  C) 268 BC
  D) 252 BC
• Answer
• A

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• 3. Consider the following statements
• i) Ashoka became the ruler of Mauryan Empire in 268 BC.
  ii) He was inspired by Buddhism.
  iii) He lessened punishments and urged for a simple life.
  iv) He is the only king in the history who gave up conquest after winning a war.
  
  Which are the correct statements regarding Ashoka?
  
  A) i, ii and iii
  B) ii, iii and iv
  C) i, iii and iv
  D) i, ii, iii and iv
• Answer
• D

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• 4. The regions of which of the following present day state was not a part of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka?
• A) Kerala
  B) Odisha
  C) Telangana
  D) Bengal
• Answer
• A

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• 5. The Lion capital of Saranath was built by
• A) Bimbisara
  B) Dhanananda
  C) Chandragupta Maurya
  D) Ashoka
• Answer
• D

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• 6. Which of the following animals is not depicted in the Lion Capital of Saranath? 
• A) Tiger
  B) Bull
  C) Horse
  D) Elephant
• Answer
• A

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• 7. Consider the following statements
• i) Pillars were erected by Ashoka in different parts of his empire to mark the sacred sites associated with the life of Buddha.
  ii) Sanchi Stupa was made by Ashoka.
  iii) The edicts of Ashoka erected to propagate his ideas, were written in Pali language.
  iv) Ashoka sent messengers to Syria and Egypt to spread ideas about Dhamma.
  
  Which of the following are correct?
  
  A) i, ii and iii
  B) ii, iii and iv
  C) i, ii and iv
  D) i, ii, iii and iv
• Answer
• C