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

Free practice quiz: Chapter 6: The Mauryan Empire (CBSE Class 4 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 4 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Chapter 6: The Mauryan Empire, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

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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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the significance of the Mauryan Empire?
2. Which ruler is known for spreading Buddhism during the Mauryan Empire?
3. Which text provides information about the Mauryan Empire?
4. During whose reign was the Kalinga War fought?
5. How did the Mauryan Empire influence trade in ancient India?
6. Which of the following is a monument built by Ashoka?
7. What was one of Ashoka's major contributions to society?
8. Which of the following was a key reason for the decline of the Mauryan Empire?
9. Which body of water was significant for trade during the Mauryan Empire?
10. How did Ashoka communicate his policies to his subjects?
11. What was the primary economic activity of the Mauryan Empire?
12. What was the significance of the Ajanta Caves during the Mauryan Empire?
13. Which of the following best describes the governance style of the Mauryan Empire?
14. What was the impact of Ashoka's edicts carved on pillars?

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