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    Mauryan Empire- Ashoka ruled from 269 to 232 BCE.

    Early into his reign, Ashoka continued the work of expanding the empire to the south and east using the same brutal tactics. At the battle of Kalinga, 100,000 of Ashokas enemies were killed (including women and children).

    Religion- Ashoka changed after walking through the rubble of Kalinga. The young king saw the death and destruction he had caused and became a new man. Ashoka began to support the basic Buddhist values of love, peace, and non-violence. He stopped hunting to respect all living things and he also became a vegetarian. He went on Edicts of Ashoka- Ashoka believed that his empire would pilgrimages to different be united by Buddhist values. To spread the word of temples, encouraged his people Buddhism, he constructed edicts (commands) that were to follow the Buddhist path, and carved in Prakrit into walls, rocks, and pillars throughout spread the teachings of Buddha the land. There were four main goals: 1. Buddhist Valuesbeyond the borders of India. On Be kind and loving, do no get too attached to worldly things, the contrary, Ashoka still and act morally 2. General Welfare- Take care of people, allowed slavery, enforced the give them shelter, water, and food 3. Justice- Laws were to death penalty for serious be followed upon threat of punishment 4. Security- this crimes, kept his military strong, pertained to non-citizens and enemies of the Mauryan Use and never returned the lands he Empire. 45 years after his death, his empire was divided the had stolen by conquest. once more. Ashoka is credited with helping spread previous page to complete the Buddhism to the southern and northern India, and prompts. DO NOT PLAGARIZE. eventually China. Today, there are an estimated 1.5 billion PARAPHRASE USING YOUR OWN Buddhists in the world. VOCABULARY. Be thorough in your answers. Input Charts are the primary source for Unit Exams (30% HISTORY category), use as study guide.

    PROMPT 1.) What empire did King Ashoka rule? 2.) When did King Ashoka rule? 3.) At the Battle of Kalinga, what was the cost of expanding the Mauryan Empire? 4.) What event changed King Ashokas perspective on religion and values? 5.) How did Ashoka demonstrate the Buddhist values of love, peace and non-violence?

    6.) In what ways did Ashoka not demonstrate Buddhist values? 7.) How did Ashoka attempt to unite his empire through Buddhism? 8.) What is an edict? 9.) What are the four main goals of the edicts?

    10.) What is Ashoka credited with accomplishing?

    YOUR ANSWER Mauryan Empire. From 269 to 232 BCE. There 100,000 of Ashokas enemies were killed at the battle of Klingga. Ashoka changed after walking through the rubble of Kalinga. Ashoka saw the death and destruction he had caused. He stopped hunting to respect all living things and he also became a vegetarian. He went on pilgrimages to different temples, encouraged his people to follow the Buddhist path, and spread the teachings of Buddha beyond the borders of India. On the contyary, Ashoka still allowed slavery, enforced the death penalty for serious crimes, kept his military strong, and never returned the lands he had stolen by conquest. Ashoka spread the word of Buddhism, he constructed edicts that were carved in Prakrit into walls, rocks, and pillars throughout the land. A command that is obeyed like a law. 1. Buddhist Values. Be kind and loving, do no get too attached to worldly things. 2. General Welfare. Take care of people, give them shelter, water, and food. 3. Justice. Laws were to be followed upon threat of punishment. 4. Security. This pertained to non-citizens and enemies of the Mauryan Empire. Ashoka is credited with helping spread Buddhism to the southern and northern India, and eventually China. There are an estimated 1.5 billion Buddhists in the world.

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