History Trivia Quiz

Maurya Empire Trivia Questions and Answers

Test your knowledge on the Maurya Empire, which under the leadership of rulers like Chandragupta and Ashoka, became one of the largest empires in the Indian subcontinent.

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1
Easy

Who founded the Maurya Empire?

2
Easy

What was the capital of the Maurya Empire?

3
Easy

Which Mauryan ruler is known for his significant role in spreading Buddhism?

4
Medium

What is the name of the famous edicts inscribed by Emperor Ashoka?

5
Medium

Which Greek ambassador documented the Maurya Empire during Chandragupta's reign?

6
Medium

What major event in Ashoka's reign marked a turning point in his rule?

7
Medium

What was one of the main sources of wealth in the Maurya Empire?

8
Hard

Which book describes the administration and government of the Maurya Empire?

9
Hard

Which neighboring state was a contemporary rival of the Maurya Empire?

10
Hard

What did the Maurya Empire primarily export to other regions?

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Medium

Which animal appears prominently on Mauryan coins?

12
Hard

How did the Maurya Empire ultimately come to an end?

13
Medium

What was a major administrative feature of the Maurya Empire?

14
Medium

What was the predominant religion in the Maurya Empire before the rise of Buddhism?

15
Hard

Which of the following territories was not part of the Maurya Empire at its zenith?

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