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English 12 Public

S.S. review ancient India

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What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?

to unify India

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How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?

He conquered neighboring kingdoms.

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Which of these would you NOT consider an achievement under Chandragupta Maurya's rule?

He used torture and spies to make people obey.

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Who was the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

Its first ruler was Chandragupta Maurya. 322 - 298 BCE

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King Ashoka was Chandragupta Maurya's

grandson.

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Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he

gave up violence

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Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka's values?

seeing a very bloody battle

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Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?

respect for all living things

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Ashoka often spoke of the people he ruled as his

children.

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Which of Ashoka's actions best expressed his Buddhist values?

treating all of his servants well

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In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

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One of Ashoka's edicts announced that people would only be jailed for a good reason. Which of his goals did this promote most?

justice

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