Aim: How did the Maurya Empire change the world?

Aim: How did the Maurya Empire change the world?


Do-Now: What was the Eightfold Path? In your opinion can you give up all your material possessions? Explain Answer on Loose-Leaf

Maurya Empire

Chandragupta Maurya created the first Indian Empire

His rule was effective but harsh

Maintained well-organized bureaucracy

Used a secret police force to deal with corruption



Map of the Maurya Empire

ASOKA

Chandragupta’s grandson

Converted to Buddhism, rejected violence, and resolved to rule by moral example

Had a religious mission to spread Buddhism

He preached tolerance for other religions

ASOKA CONTINUED

He built hospitals and Buddhist shrines

He built roads and rest houses for travelers

He set up stone pillars across India offering moral advice



Leadership

List the characteristics of a good leader

In your opinion do you think Asoka was a good leader? Explain your answer.

India’s Golden Age

What is a “Golden Age?”

Time of learning, achievement, and prosperity

In your notebook, list the achievements of India’s Golden Age.

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