Mauryan Culture, Society and Economy

6. What was Ashoka’s original name?
a) Ashokananda
b) Ashokadatta
c) Ashokavarman
d) Asoka

7. Which battle did Ashoka fight against the Kalinga kingdom?
a) Battle of Pataliputra
b) Battle of Takshashila
c) Battle of Kalinga
d) Battle of Ujjain

8. What was the main reason for Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism?
a) His wife was a Buddhist
b) He was inspired by Buddhist teachings
c) He wanted to unify his empire
d) He wanted to become a monk

9. Which edict of Ashoka emphasizes the importance of religious tolerance?
a) Rock Edict I
b) Rock Edict II
c) Rock Edict III
d) Rock Edict IV

10. Which edict of Ashoka emphasizes the importance of dhamma?
a) Rock Edict I
b) Rock Edict II
c) Rock Edict III
d) Rock Edict IV