Here are the correct answers for each question:
Question 1: The Mauryan Empire had a complex bureaucracy throughout the rule of the empire.
Question 2: Ashoka
Question 3: The Kushan Empire was located in South and Central Asia. This area is now the countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
Question 4: The Gupta Empire rose quickly through military conquest. It declined slowly because of attacks from the Huns and the Pushyamitras, as well as internal conflict.
Question 5: The Mughal Empire ruled over much of South Asia, including what are now the countries of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The Safavid Empire ruled over what are now the countries of Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, parts of southern Russia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.