Question

14) Which number on the timeline represents the era in which the Mauryan Empire collapsed?

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. 5 (200 BCE - 100 BCE)

Explanation

The image shows a timeline divided into six periods, the first from 500BCE backward, the second from 500BCE to 400BCE, the third from 400BCE to 300BCE, the fourth from 300BCE to 200BCE, the fifth from 200BCE to 100BCE, and the sixth from 100BCE onwards.

On the other hand, The Maurya Empire the first unified empire of India (320 BC - 185 BC) that spread throughout the north and center of the current territory of India and some areas of the current countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to the dates of foundation and decline of this Empire, it can be said that its decline 185 BC. C. coincides with the period 5 of time that spans from the year 200BCE to the 100BCE that includes the year 185BCE. So the correct answer is B. 5 (200 BCE - 100 BCE)