Social Science STD 6 Chapter 6: Mauryan Age: Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka - Exercises

Social Science STD 6 Chapter 6: Mauryan Age: Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka - Exercises

1. Choose the correct alternative and write the correct answer:
  • 1. In all of Chandragupta's achievement which of his mentors played an important role in guiding him?
    Answer: (C) Guru Chanakya
  • 2. Which of the texts written by Chanakya provides information about the social, political and economic system of the time?
    Answer: (D) Arthshastra
  • 3. Bindusar appointed Ashoka as the governor of which province?
    Answer: (A) Avanti
  • 4. Where did Ashoka send Sanghmitra for propagation of Buddhism?
    Answer: (B) Ceylon
  • 5. Which of the following was the language of most of Ashoka's writings?
    Answer: (C) Prakrit
2. Answer the following questions in short:
  • 1. How far was Ashoka's vast empire spread?
    Ashoka's vast empire extended from Kandhar and Peshawar on the North-Western border to Nepal in Northern India, up to Mysore in the south, Gujarat-Saurashtra in the west, and Magadh in the east.
  • 2. What were the consequences of Ashoka's war with Selucus?
    There is no mention of Ashoka's war with Seleucus. Chandragupta Maurya defeated the Greek king Seleucus Nicator, and as a result, Chandragupta conquered four territories (Kabul, Kandhar, Heraat, and Baluchistan). Seleucus also married his daughter Helena to Chandragupta.
  • 3. Into how many divisions was the Mauryan empire divided for administrative ease?
    For administrative ease, the Mauryan empire was divided into three sections: Central, Provincial, and Regional (local).
  • 4. Ashoka emphasized the propagation of which of Gautam Buddha's principles?
    After the Kalinga War, Ashoka emphasized the propagation of the principles of love, compassion, kindness, and non-violence. He also worked to raise people's moral standards.
  • 5. State the functions of an officer appointed as a governor.
    The governor's task was to maintain peace and security in the province, collect revenue, ensure the king's orders were obeyed, and keep the emperor informed about the events taking place in the province.
3. Tell whether the following statements are True or False:
  • 1. 'Indica' was written by Megasthenes, while 'Mudra rakshas' was written by 'Kalhan'.
    Answer: False
  • 2. The task of Dhamma Mahatma was to propagate Jainism, and raise the moral standard of the people.
    Answer: False
  • 3. Chandragupta had spent his last days in Shravanbellagoda.
    Answer: True
  • 4. During the time of Bindusar Magadh separated from the Mauryan empire.
    Answer: False
  • 5. Ashoka embraced Buddhism following the teachings of Upagupta.
    Answer: True