The Maurya Empire Seat work Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages 234-241 with your row group.

The Maurya Empire What emperor turned from war to peace, promoted the growth of Buddhism? Ashoka What Brahmin guided Chandragupta and helped him become emperor? Kautilya What was the name of his book? Arthashastra

Introduction Chapter Introduction This chapter will introduce you to India’s early empires. You will learn about the rulers and cultures of the Maurya and Gupta empires. Section 1: The Maurya Empire Section 2: The Gupta Empire

Why would it be important for a ruler to gain control of Magadha? The Maurya Empire Why would it be important for a ruler to gain control of Magadha? Remind students that in the previous chapter, they learned that a dozen Aryan kingdoms and republics covered the Ganges Plain by 500 B.C. Ask them to predict what will happen to these kingdoms when a strong ruler with powerful weapons emerges. Students may refer to this map as it appears in the Student Edition.

Key Ideas Chandragupta used military strategy to unite The Maurya Empire Key Ideas Chandragupta used military strategy to unite much of India for the first time. Chandragupta developed a bureaucracy, a tax system, and a system of spies to help rule his empire. The emperor Ashoka turned from war to peace, promoted the growth of Buddhism, and encouraged morality among his subjects.

Key Terms bureaucracy—system of offices that The Maurya Empire Key Terms bureaucracy—system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations subjects—people under a ruler’s control tolerance—willingness to respect different beliefs and customs Students should use the Word Wise feature in the India’s Empires chapter of their Student Journal to explore Key Terms.

Chandragupta Unites India The Maurya Empire Chandragupta Unites India Chandragupta Maurya was the first to unite India’s many kingdoms into one empire—the Maurya. A brilliant military leader, Chandragupta was guided by a Brahmin named Kautilya.

What was Chandragupta’s strategy The Maurya Empire What was Chandragupta’s strategy for gaining power? Chandragupta’s Steps to Success One Two Three Four Have students focus on military training and weaponry, Greeks in the northwest, Magadha’s borders, and other kingdoms.

The Maurya Empire Ruling an Empire Chandragupta divided his large empire into four regions further divided into smaller provinces. A bureaucracy of appointed officials in each region, province, and village carried out his orders. Taxes supported the army and the emperor’s costly lifestyle.

The Maurya Empire Ruling an Empire Chandragupta’s subjects had no right to privacy or freedom of speech. Kautilya’s book Arthashastra advised Chandragupta to protect his people, but also to do whatever was necessary to keep power.

The Maurya Empire Ruling an Empire According to the Arthashastra, what made a ruler good? Why do you think Kautilya said that people cannot be trusted?

The Maurya Empire Ashoka Turns to Peace Ashoka, Chandragupta’s grandson, fought his brothers to become the third Maurya emperor. After a terrible war against the kingdom of Kalinga, Ashoka turned to Buddhism. He replaced rule by force with rule based on dharma, or moral law.

What three principles were included in Ashoka’s rule of moral law? The Maurya Empire What three principles were included in Ashoka’s rule of moral law?   Three Principles of Ashoka’s Rule Have students use information in the section to identify the three principles of Ashoka’s rule based on dharma.

Ashoka Turns to Peace To share his ideas, Ashoka had stone pillars, or The Maurya Empire Ashoka Turns to Peace To share his ideas, Ashoka had stone pillars, or columns, set up across his empire. Ashoka had messages carved on the pillars and rocks in which he assured his subjects that he was focused on their well-being.

Ashoka’s Aftermath Ashoka ruled India for nearly 40 years. The Maurya Empire Ashoka’s Aftermath Ashoka ruled India for nearly 40 years. During that time, he did much to improve life for his people. After Ashoka died in 232 B.C., the Maurya empire declined.

In what ways did Ashoka improve the well-being of his subjects? The Maurya Empire In what ways did Ashoka improve the well-being of his subjects? Ashoka’s Achievements Have students address such categories as trade, travel, health, and safety.

What impact did religion have on the Maurya empire? Impact of Religion • Tell students to think back on everything they learned in the section. Have them use the graphic organizer to identify the effects of Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism on the Maurya empire’s laws, warfare, daily life, and economy.