21. The capital of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka’s reign was:
A) Pataliputra
B) Ujjain
C) Taxila
D) Varanasi
22. Ashoka is known to have sent missionaries to spread Buddhism to which of the following countries?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Sri Lanka
D) Indonesia
23. Ashoka is said to have built many stupas to house the relics of the Buddha. One of the most famous of these is:
A) Sarnath Stupa
B) Ajanta Stupa
C) Sanchi Stupa
D) Ellora Stupa
24. Ashoka’s Rock Edict V talks about:
A) The spread of Buddhism
B) The king’s religious policy
C) The need for moral reform
D) The king’s administrative policies
25. Ashoka is known to have built many roads to improve communication and trade. One of the most famous of these is:
A) The Grand Trunk Road
B) The Silk Road
C) The Spice Route
D) The Maritime Silk Road
