Question

use the timeline to answer the next question.
which number represents the time period in which the maurya empire rose to power in india?
a 3
b 4
c 5
d 6

Explanation:

The Maurya Empire rose to power around 321 BCE. Looking at the timeline, number 4 is associated with 200 BCE? Wait, no, let's check the timeline again. Wait, the timeline has 500 BCE (under 1), 400 BCE (under 2), 300 BCE (under 3), 200 BCE (under 4), 100 BCE (under 5), and then 6 would be after 100 BCE. Wait, no, the Maurya Empire rose to power around 321 BCE, which is between 400 BCE (number 2) and 300 BCE (number 3)? Wait, no, 300 BCE is number 3 (300 BCE), 200 BCE is number 4. Wait, 321 BCE is closer to 300 BCE? Wait, no, 321 BCE is 321 Before Common Era, so it's between 400 BCE (2) and 300 BCE (3)? Wait, no, 500 BCE (1), 400 BCE (2), 300 BCE (3), 200 BCE (4), 100 BCE (5), 0 (6? No, 6 is after 100 BCE). Wait, maybe I made a mistake. The Maurya Empire rose to power around 321 BCE, which is in the 300s BCE. The number 3 is associated with 300 BCE. So the correct answer is A. 3.

Answer:

A. 3