Chapter 6: The Mauryan Empire Quiz - CBSE Class 4 Social Science

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1. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

   1. Chandragupta Maurya
   2. Ashoka
   3. Bindusara
   4. Bimbisara
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   Answer: A. Chandragupta Maurya

   Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire around 322 BCE.

2. What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire?

   1. Pataliputra
   2. Taxila
   3. Ajanta
   4. Ujjain
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   Answer: A. Pataliputra

   The capital of the Mauryan Empire was Pataliputra, which served as a major political center.

3. What was the primary religion promoted by Ashoka after the Kalinga War?

   1. Hinduism
   2. Buddhism
   3. Jainism
   4. Zoroastrianism
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   Answer: B. Buddhism

   After the Kalinga War, Ashoka converted to Buddhism and promoted its teachings across his empire.

4. What was the role of the 'Dhamma' in Ashoka's rule?

   1. Military strategy
   2. Cultural expansion
   3. Moral law
   4. Economic development
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   Answer: C. Moral law

   'Dhamma' refers to the moral law based on Buddhist teachings that Ashoka promoted to guide his subjects.

5. What was the relationship between the Mauryan Empire and the Greek states?

   1. Allied kingdoms
   2. Military rivalry
   3. Trade relations
   4. Cultural exchange
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   Answer: C. Trade relations

   The Mauryan Empire had trade relations with Greek states, facilitating commerce and cultural exchange.

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