In the seventeeth chapter of our quiz series on social studies, we turn our attention to India and the empire of Chandragupta Maurya, with reference to King Ashoka as well. Reckon you know your stuff?
To unify India
To impose Buddhism
To build famous temples
To improve the lives of peasants
He sent ships to far-off islands
He conquered neighboring kingdoms
He sponsored settlements by colonists
He persuaded other rulers to unite with him
He created a strong central government
He used torture and spies to make people obey
He made sure farmers had water for their crops
He built a royal road more than 1,000 miles long
He put a stop to foreign trade
He was overthrown by his son
He decided to live as an ascetic
He lost the conquered territories
Father
Enemy
Son
Grandson
Moved to China
Gave up violence
Reached the mountains
Surrendered to his cousin
Marrying a Buddhist
Seeing a very bloody battle
Hearing Buddha's first sermon
Discovering old age and illness
Respect for all living things
Toleration of other religions
Honesty in words and actions
Awareness that everything changes
Chandragupta had a larger empire than Ashoka did
Chandragupta used Buddhism to keep his people happy
Chandragupta made laws that were fairer than Ashoka's
Chandragupta used force to be sure no one threatened his power.
Friends
Children
Students
Brothers
Allowing slavery
Keeping a strong army
Putting criminals to death
Treating all his servants well
Returned them to their former rulers
Used them as a base for new conquests
Kept them as peaceful parts of his empire
Granted them to wealthy merchants as gifts
He required conquered people to convert.
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
He had peasants taught how to read and write.
He made speeches in many places around the empire.
Justice
Security
General Welfare
Buddhist Values
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