Practice Ashoka The Great (273–232 Bce) (7.4.3) - The Mauryan Empire

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Question 1.
Who was Ashoka?
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He was related to Chandragupta Maurya.
Question 2.
What major war did Ashoka fight?
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It was a conflict that changed his perspective on violence.
3Question 3.
What was the result of the Kalinga War?
- It led to Ashoka's increase in power
- It caused massive bloodshed
- It resulted in a peace treaty
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Think about the lasting effects of war.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ashoka is known as a ruthless warrior.
- True
- False
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Consider his change in perspective after the war.
Question 5.
Discuss how Ashoka's leadership style contrasts with his predecessors in the Mauryan Empire.
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Consider the historical context of Chandragupta and the military aspects of leadership.
Question 6.
Analyze the role of Ashoka's missionaries in the propagation of Buddhism and discuss their long-term impact.
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Think about how culture and religion can be shared across borders.

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