Very Short Answer Questions

Very Short Answer Questions :-
Q. 1 – Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

Ans. – Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire.
Q. 2 – What was the extent of Mauryan Empire?

Ans.- Mauryan Empire covered a large part of India which included Bihar, Odisha, Bengal,
Western and parts of Deccan.
Q. 3 – What was the objective of Ashoka’s Dhamma?

Ans. – The objectives of Ashoka’s Dhamma was to maintain the policy of peace and
welfare.
Q. 4 – Who was the guide and philosopher of Chandragupta Mauryan?

Ans. – Chanakya was the guide and philosopher of Chandragupta Maurya.
Q. 5 – Name the other person of China whose ideas were similar to Ashoka.
Ans. – Huand Lao was the other person whose ideas were similar to Ashoka.
Short Answer Questions :-

Q. 1 – Who wrote Arthashastra? What were the main ideas of the book?
Ans. – Arthashastra was written by Kautilya or Chanakya. The main ideas of this book
were to highlight the political, economic, military and administration of the Mauryans.
Q. 2 – From where did the Mauryans get funds to run their their vast empire?
Ans. – The Mauryans got funds to run their vast empire from –
a) Taxes collected from the agricultural, trade and commerce.

b) The state has its sole control over mining, sale of liquor and manufacturing of
arms etc.
Q. 3 – Why were the instructions engraved on rocks and pillars?

Ans. – The instructions were engraved on rocks and pillars were -
a) To spread Ashok’s message far and wide.

b) To give knowledge about his policies.
c) To show Ashoka’s interest in his subjects.
Q. 4 – How did Kalinga war prove to be the turning point in Ashoka’ life?
Ans.- Kalinga War may be called turning point in Ashoka’slife because-
a) Ashoka was shocked to see the heavy loss, bloodshed and massacre during the
war
b) He decided to spread fraternity and peace instead of physical conquest.
c) He worked for the welfare of people through the path of love,peace and
brotherhood.
Q. 6 – What was Ashoka’s policy of Dhamma?
Ans. – Ashoka’s policy of Dhamma was to create a peaceful atmosphere for the needy and
common people and to give up war forever.
Q. 7 – Why did Mauryan maintained a large army? What did it consists of?
Ans. a) Mauryans maintained a large army for the safety and security of their countrymen.
b) 1. It consisted of six lakh infantry, 30 thousand cavalry and nine thousand was elephants.
2. It also included around 800 chariots.
3. In addition to this, it seems that the Mauryans maintained a navy also.
Long Answer Questions :-

Q. 1 – How did the Mauryans control their vast empire?
Ans . – 1. The Mauryan controlled their vast empire by dividing the work at different levels.
2. The emperor was the final decision maker and council of ministers was there to help
him.
3. The capital of Mauryans was divided into six committees.
4. These committees looked after sanitation, care of foreigners, regulations of weights and
measures and other works too.
5. The other towns were also managed in a similar manner.
Q. 2– What steps were taken by Ashoka to spread his Dhamma?

Ans. – Steps taken by Ashoka to spread his Dhamma-
1. Based on Dhamma,Ashoka adopted the role of father to his subjects.

2. He instructed his officials to take care of his people.
3. Special officers were appointed called Dhamma Mahamantras to spread
messages of Dhamma.
4. Ashoka also inscribed the principles of Dhamma on rocks and pillars.
5. He also sent messengers to spread Dhamma to other countries like Egypt,
Greece and Sri Lanka.
Q.3. – Write a note stating the contribution of Mauryan’s art and architecture.
Ans. – Mauryan’s art and architecture:-
1. Many stupas and viharas were built during Mauryan period.

2. Rock cut caves were made during this period like Nagarjuna hills near Gaya.
3. Another contribution of the Mauryans was the highly polished Ashokan pillars.
4. Pillars were made out of single stone to be shaped and polished like metal.
5. The head of the pillar called the capital was crowned with the figure of bulls and lions.

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Very Short Answer Questions :-

Q. 1 – Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

Q. 2 – What was the extent of Mauryan Empire?

Q. 3 – What was the objective of Ashoka’s Dhamma?

Q. 4 – Who was the guide and philosopher of Chandragupta Mauryan?

Short Answer Questions :-

a) Taxes collected from the agricultural, trade and commerce.

Q. 3 – Why were the instructions engraved on rocks and pillars?

a) To spread Ashok’s message far and wide.

Long Answer Questions :-

Q. 2– What steps were taken by Ashoka to spread his Dhamma?

1. Based on Dhamma,Ashoka adopted the role of father to his subjects.

1. Many stupas and viharas were built during Mauryan period.

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