Practice - Ashoka the Great (273–232 BCE)
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Practice Questions
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Who was Ashoka?
💡 Hint: He was related to Chandragupta Maurya.
What major war did Ashoka fight?
💡 Hint: It was a conflict that changed his perspective on violence.
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What was the result of the Kalinga War?
💡 Hint: Think about the lasting effects of war.
True or False: Ashoka is known as a ruthless warrior.
💡 Hint: Consider his change in perspective after the war.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how Ashoka's leadership style contrasts with his predecessors in the Mauryan Empire.
💡 Hint: Consider the historical context of Chandragupta and the military aspects of leadership.
Analyze the role of Ashoka's missionaries in the propagation of Buddhism and discuss their long-term impact.
💡 Hint: Think about how culture and religion can be shared across borders.
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