A religion that is based on the teachings of the Buddha.
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Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
The man who became known as the Buddha.
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What is nirvana?
The Buddhist concept of a state of being where suffering ends.
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What is dharma?
The teachings of the Buddha.
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Who is Asoka?
The greatest Maurya king.
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What is a belief or practice common common to Buddhism and Hinduism?
Reincarnation; meditation.
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How could a Buddhist achieve an end to suffering?
By following the Eightfold Path and reaching nirvana.
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How did the Maurya rulers unite northern India?
They conquered much territory in northern India.
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What change did Chandragupta Maurya bring to India?
He united much of the subcontinent under a single empire.
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What were some of the notable features of Asoka's rule?
He sought to rule India by peaceful means; he was influenced by Buddhism and promoted the spread of that religion.
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What were some of Asoka's accomplishments?
Set an example of compassionate and tolerant behavior; tried to govern fairly; sent missionaries to spread Buddhism; improved roads; founded hospitals.
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Who were the Guptas?
The Guptas were a family that became the second group of rulers to unify India.
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When did the Guptas begin to rule India?
They began to rule in 320 A.D.
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What led to the collapse of Maurya Empire?
Poor leadership; invasions.
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What developments marked India's golden age under Chandra Gupta II?
