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The Mauryan Empire Answers

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What is one way Chandragupta gained the people’s support when building the empire?

A
He allowed Aśoka to rule a province.
B
He gave large areas of land to Seleucus.
C
He stopped the invasion of Alexander the Great.
D
He defeated the Magadha ruler, who was known for cruelty.
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How did Aśoka’s edicts and conversion to Buddhism lead to changes in the legal system?

A
The changes made the legal system more confusing.
B
The changes made the legal system more difficult to enforce.
C
The changes made the legal system less harsh and more fair.
D
The changes made the legal system less strict and more cruel.
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How did Aśoka’s belief in nonviolence contribute to better relations with other empires?

A
Aśoka used spies to help him stop invaders.
B
Aśoka stopped using war to expand his empire.
C
Aśoka created a well-trained standing army.
D
Aśoka paid taxes to outside people to avoid attacks.
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Which statements show evidence that Aśoka’s missionary efforts were successful? Choose three correct answers.

A
Hinduism became less popular.
B
Many stupas, or Buddhist shrines, were built.
C
Buddhist missionaries reached Greece and Southeast Asia.
D
Buddhism spread throughout the Indian subcontinent.
E
Buddhism became the only religion allowed in the Mauryan Empire.
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How did Aśoka affect Buddhism?

A
He changed the core beliefs of the religion.
B
He helped the religion gain more followers.
C
He stopped other religions from overtaking it.
D
He made Buddhism a form of government.
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