Maurya and Gupta Empires

It allowed for efficient governance and law enforcement across the empire.

It led to the collapse of the empire.

It reduced the power of the emperor.

It prevented the collection of taxes.

Use of spies and secret police

Strict policies to hold territory together

Encouraging democratic elections

Assassinations and elaborate bureaucracy

He wanted to expand his empire further

He was influenced by Chandragupta

He was horrified by the violence and death caused by war

He wanted to become a monk

Religious toleration

Construction of hospitals

Encouragement of animal sacrifices

Building extensive roads

The Maurya Empire covered a larger area than the Gupta Empire.

The Gupta Empire covered a larger area than the Maurya Empire.

Both empires covered the same area.

Neither empire covered northern India.

By organizing a strong central government and allowing local leaders to retain power.

By abolishing trade and focusing on agriculture.

By isolating India from foreign visitors.

By weakening the city government officials.

Creation of the decimal system

Development of modern numerals

Finding a vaccine for smallpox

Invention of gunpowder

He created a bureaucracy and divided the empire into four provinces.

He abolished all taxes.

He promoted democracy.

He established a monarchy.