The Golden Age of Maurya India Flash Cards

 
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In the Hindu religion, the duties and laws of your caste is called __________. dharma 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:11:55 GMT view revision history
In the Hindu religion, what you do in one life influences the caste you will be born into in the next life. This called your ______________. karma 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:11:55 GMT view revision history
Explain the central idea of Buddhism. Everyone is equal, and everyone can pass on knowledge. 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:11:55 GMT view revision history
Explain the Hindu idea of reincarnation. 1. Good behavior is rewarded- you will be reincarnated to a higher caste.
2. Bad behavior is punished- you will be reincarnated to a lower caste.
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Explain the connection between the early Aryan religion and Hinduism. The Hindu religion descended from the Vedas (the religious books of the Aryans), mixed with the ideas and beliefs of people that were conquered. 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:59:13 GMT view revision history
Why could Asoka be called a father to his people? He was concerned about their welfare, like a father. He united India, making it like a family. 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:59:13 GMT view revision history
List 4 achievements of Asoka and explain their importance in ruling India. 1. He had hospitals built- this helped protect the peoples's health.
2. He had wells dug beside the roads- so people would not go thirsty.
3. He issued moral advice- such as honoring parents and not killing animals.
4. He issued laws so that people would be treated with humanity.
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______________ means to change your beliefs from one religion to another. convert 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:46:16 GMT view revision history
Asoka changed to the religion of ____________. Buddhism 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:46:16 GMT view revision history
Give 3 reasons why the Maura empire was called India's golden age. 1. The people got wealth through trade.
2. More food was produced.
3. They had order and peace.
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The grandson of Chandragupta is ____________. Asoka 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:46:16 GMT view revision history
Why is the Maurya empire considered a golden age in India? The Maurya empire prospered .
1. They got wealth through trade.
2. More food was produced.
3. The empire had order and peace.
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The idea that a ruler must have complete control over his people is called _______________. absolute power 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:40:02 GMT view revision history
Chandragupta was guided the basic belief that a ruler must have _______________. absolute power 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:40:02 GMT view revision history
The first king of the Maurya empire in India was ____________. Chandragupta Maurya 0 angela Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:40:02 GMT view revision history

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