Multiple Choice Questions-Chapter 5- The Rise of Empires
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An empire is a collection of:
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(a) Tribes
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(b) Small territories under one ruler
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(c) Cities only
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(d) Villages only
Answer: (b)
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The capital city of the Maurya Empire was:
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(a) Magadha
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(b) Takshashila
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(c) Pataliputra
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(d) Ujjain
Answer: (c)
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Who helped Chandragupta Maurya build his empire?
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(a) Megasthenes
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(b) Ashoka
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(c) Kautilya
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(d) Porus
Answer: (c)
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Tributaries were:
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(a) Rivers
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(b) Taxes
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(c) Vassal states paying tribute
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(d) Farmers
Answer: (c)
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The famous book written by Kautilya is:
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(a) Arthashastra
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(b) Indika
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(c) Mahabharata
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(d) Rigveda
Answer: (a)
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The powerful king of Magadha who unified small kingdoms was:
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(a) Ajatashatru
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(b) Mahapadma Nanda
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(c) Ashoka
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(d) Alexander
Answer: (b)
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Which resource was abundant in Magadha?
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(a) Silver
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(b) Iron
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(c) Salt
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(d) Spices
Answer: (b)
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Alexander fought which Indian king?
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(a) Chandragupta
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(b) Dhana Nanda
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(c) Porus
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(d) Ashoka
Answer: (c)
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Alexander retreated from India because:
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(a) He was defeated
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(b) His soldiers refused to move forward
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(c) He fell ill
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(d) Lack of food
Answer: (b)
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Ashoka adopted which religion after the Kalinga War?
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(a) Jainism
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(b) Hinduism
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(c) Buddhism
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(d) Christianity
Answer: (c)
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The main trade goods in ancient India included:
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(a) Iron and Gold
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(b) Textiles and Spices
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(c) Bronze and Horses
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(d) Glass and Silver
Answer: (b)
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Guilds were associations of:
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(a) Kings
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(b) Traders and craftsmen
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(c) Priests
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(d) Soldiers
Answer: (b)
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The Maurya Empire issued:
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(a) Copper coins
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(b) Punch-marked silver coins
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(c) Gold coins
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(d) Bronze tokens
Answer: (b)
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The Arthaśhāstra was mainly about:
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(a) Religion
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(b) Literature
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(c) Governance and economics
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(d) Science
Answer: (c)
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Satraps were:
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(a) Greek kings
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(b) Governors of provinces
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(c) Priests
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(d) Soldiers
Answer: (b)
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The Ashokan edicts were mostly written in:
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(a) Sanskrit
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(b) Greek
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(c) Prakrit
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(d) Tamil
Answer: (c)
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Which script was used for Ashoka’s edicts?
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(a) Devanagari
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(b) Tamil
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(c) Brahmi
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(d) Greek
Answer: (c)
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Ashoka called himself:
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(a) Devanampiya Piyadasi
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(b) Chakravarti
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(c) Samrat
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(d) Maharaja
Answer: (a)
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The first written account of India by a foreigner was:
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(a) Megasthenes’ Indika
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(b) Chanakya’s Arthashastra
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(c) Ashoka’s edicts
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(d) Kalidasa’s poetry
Answer: (a)
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Mauryan cities had houses made mainly of:
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(a) Stones
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(b) Wood
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(c) Bricks
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(d) Clay
Answer: (b)
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The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally made of:
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(a) Stone
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(b) Bricks
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(c) Marble
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(d) Clay
Answer: (b)
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The main occupation during Mauryan times was:
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(a) Trading
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(b) Farming
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(c) Mining
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(d) Fishing
Answer: (b)
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Ashoka’s principles focused on:
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(a) Conquest
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(b) Dharma and welfare
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(c) Building palaces
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(d) Entertainment
Answer: (b)
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The Saptanga theory was given by:
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(a) Alexander
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(b) Kautilya
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(c) Ashoka
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(d) Mahapadma Nanda
Answer: (b)
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The Dharma Chakra is seen in:
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(a) Currency
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(b) National Flag
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(c) Parliament
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(d) Army badges
Answer: (b)
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Ancient Indian traders traveled via:
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(a) Railways
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(b) Ships and roads
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(c) Helicopters
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(d) Tunnels
Answer: (b)
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Chandragupta Maurya’s teacher was:
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(a) Megasthenes
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(b) Ashoka
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(c) Kautilya
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(d) Dhana Nanda
Answer: (c)
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After Alexander's death, his empire:
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(a) Grew stronger
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(b) Collapsed
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(c) United with India
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(d) Became peaceful
Answer: (b)
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Gymnosophists were:
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(a) Greek warriors
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(b) Indian philosophers
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(c) Buddhist monks
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(d) Mauryan officials
Answer: (b)
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Which river was key for Magadha’s trade?
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(a) Yamuna
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(b) Ganga
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(c) Narmada
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(d) Krishna
Answer: (b)
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Guilds provided:
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(a) Weapons
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(b) Rules and business cooperation
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(c) Food supplies
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(d) Palaces
Answer: (b)
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Kautilya’s Arthashastra mentions:
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(a) Space travel
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(b) Animal farming
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(c) Statecraft
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(d) Dance
Answer: (c)
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Ashoka’s officials were expected to be:
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(a) Rich
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(b) Severe
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(c) Fair and impartial
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(d) Unkind
Answer: (c)
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The capital of Magadha was:
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(a) Patna
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(b) Pataliputra
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(c) Ujjain
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(d) Sanchi
Answer: (b)
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Satyameva Jayate means:
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(a) Peace is happiness
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(b) Truth alone triumphs
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(c) Victory to war
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(d) Live happily
Answer: (b)
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✅ 5 True/False
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Kautilya encouraged strong administration. (True)
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Ashoka conquered Kalinga and continued his wars afterward. (False)
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The Ganga plains had poor soil for farming. (False)
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Chandragupta Maurya defeated Alexander. (False)
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Guilds helped ancient Indian trade grow. (True)
✏️ 5 Fill in the Blanks
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__________ was the founder of the Maurya Empire.
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya -
__________ wrote the Arthashastra.
Answer: Kautilya -
__________ adopted Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
Answer: Ashoka -
__________ was the ancient trade route across India.
Answer: Uttarapatha -
__________ script was used for Ashokan edicts.
Answer: Brahmi
❓ 5 Assertion-Reason Questions
Assertion: Empires were often difficult to manage.
Reason: They had vast territories and diverse populations.-
Answer: (a)
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Assertion: Ashoka built many forts after the Kalinga war.
Reason: He wanted to protect the empire with force.-
Answer: (d)
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Assertion: The Mauryan Empire was one of India’s greatest.
Reason: It had a well-organized administration.-
Answer: (a)
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Assertion: Guilds harmed trade in ancient India.
Reason: Traders often fought among themselves.-
Answer: (d)
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Assertion: Kautilya encouraged self-reliance among villagers.
Reason: A prosperous countryside led to a strong empire.-
Answer: (a)
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