The Mauryan Empire Quiz - ICSE Class 6 History & Civics
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Which ruler is considered the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
- Ashoka
- Bindusara
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Kautilya
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Answer: C. Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya, with the guidance of Kautilya, overthrew the Nanda dynasty and established the Mauryan Empire, marking its foundation.
Ashoka's rock edicts and pillar edicts were written in which script(s)?
- Only Brahmi
- Brahmi and Kharosthi
- Only Kharosthi
- Devanagari and Brahmi
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Answer: B. Brahmi and Kharosthi
Ashoka's edicts were inscribed in various scripts depending on the region. Brahmi was used extensively in the heartland of the empire, while Kharosthi was used in the northwestern regions, influenced by Persian and Greek scripts.
Which of the following was a significant revenue source for the Mauryan Empire, as detailed in the Arthashastra?
- Tribute from conquered nomadic tribes
- Custom duties and sales taxes
- Religious offerings from temples
- Foreign aid from Hellenistic kingdoms
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Answer: B. Custom duties and sales taxes
The Arthashastra extensively discusses the importance of customs duties (Shulka) levied on goods transported and sales taxes, which formed a substantial part of the state's revenue.
Which Mauryan ruler conquered vast territories and established a powerful empire, laying the foundation for future Indian empires?
- Ashoka
- Bindusara
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Kunal
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Answer: C. Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya is credited with founding the Mauryan Empire by conquering the Nanda dynasty and consolidating power across a large part of the Indian subcontinent.
Which Mauryan pillar depicts the Lion Capital, now India's national emblem?
- The Allahabad Pillar
- The Sanchi Pillar
- The Sarnath Pillar
- The Rampurva Pillar
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Answer: C. The Sarnath Pillar
The Lion Capital, consisting of four lions back to back, was originally part of the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath, a significant site related to the Buddha's first sermon.