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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How did Chandragupta’s relationship with Seleucus affect both of their empires?

A
Both empires continued to fight with each other.
B
Both empires benefited from trading with each other.
C
Both empires joined together to attack smaller kingdoms.
D
Both empires spied on each other to try to gain an advantage.
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Which statements show evidence that Aśoka’s missionary efforts were successful? Choose three correct answers.Hinduism became less popular.Many stupas, or Buddhist shrines, were built.Buddhist missionaries reached Greece and Southeast Asia.Buddhism spread throughout the Indian subcontinent.Buddhism became the only religion allowed in the Mauryan Empire.

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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How did the boundaries of the Mauryan Empire change under Aśoka?

A
The empire expanded to the south.
B
The empire expanded to the west.
C
The empire expanded to the north.
D
The empire shrank to a smaller size.

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