Buddhism and the First Unification of India Chapter 17 Vocabulary
King Asoka Maurya Commonly known as Asoka the Great Was as Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty Ruled the subcontinent from 269 to 232 BCE In his youth he was known for his cruelty The site of dead bodies after a battle caused him to question his behavior He adopted Buddhism and pursued a policy of nonviolence for the rest of his life
King Asoka Maurya
Mauryan Empire Ruled by the Maurya Dynasty 322 – 185 BCE Geographically extensive (large) Iron Age Ancient India
Mauryan Empire
Mauryan Empire This is the symbol of the Mauryan Empire
monk
monk
monk A holy man who devotes his life to religious practice A member of an all-male religious group that lives apart from other people in a monastery A member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society
edict
edict
edict An official public order made by someone in a position of power An official order given by person with power or by a government An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority