1. Do Now Copy the HW: Copy the definitions for convert and tolerance
Trading cards due Friday
Study guide due Tuesday 2/23
India test Thursday 2/25
Go to the back table and take:
Trading card hw
Study guide
Copy the definitions for convert and tolerance

2. Vocab words
Convert: to change one’s beliefs, in particular, from one religion to another
Tolerance: freedom from prejudice
Prejudice: is having an opinion or idea about someone based upon their race , gender, age, or where they are from without enough knowledge about that person

3. Asoka the Ruler
With your group, read pages 128 and 129 about the ruler Asoka.
Imagine that you are Asoka in the time after the Battle of Kalinga.
You are going to create an edict (formal announcement).
The edict will be written on large pillars and placed around India, so everyone knows what you want them to do.
Include the things Asoka did throughout his empire after he became a Buddhist.
Introduction sentence
7+ new laws based on Buddhism
Concluding sentence
Picture at the top
Chandragupta passed the leadership of the Maurya Empire on to his son.
After the son died in 273 BC, Chandragupta’s grandson, Asoka, gained power.
Asoka, whose name means “without sorrow,” further expanded his grandfather’s empire into new territory.

4. Asoka the ruler
Chandragupta’s grandson, who expanded the empire’s borders very far
At first, Asoka was as warlike as his grandfather
After the bloody Battle of Kalinga, however, Asoka was filled with sorrow over the bloodshed
He gave up war and violence
He freed his prisoners and gave them back their land

5. Asoka He converted to Buddhism and ruled as a Buddhist
Did not sacrifice animals
Gave up hunting
Treated his people like his children
Built hospitals and wells for water (for travelers and animals)
Wrote moral advice for his kingdom
“Honor your parents”
“Don’t kill animals”
“Be truthful and tolerant”
Sent Buddhist missionaries far and wide

7. Closure
Who?
Did what?
To whom?
When?
Where?
Why?
And How?

8. DO NOW Copy the HW: Trading cards due tomorrow Section 4 quiz Tuesday
Study guide due Wednesday
India test Thursday 2/25
In your DO NOW section, respond:
How did Buddhism influence Asoka’s rule?

9. Illegal = animal sacrifice
Hospitals
Wells for water
Moral advice
Taught tolerance
Sent out Buddhist missionaries
Asoka ruled using the teachings of Buddhism
He encouraged good behavior and discouraged violence.

10. With your group, you will receive a copy of ONE of his edicts.
Turn that edict into a public service announcement.
Your ad must communicate the same values that the edict expresses.
Your ad must include:
Three images to illustrate the edict
Words/sentences to explain the edict so that your viewers will understand it
The Edicts of Asoka
Asoka put his edicts in public places where people could read and learn from them.
If Asoka were here today, he might spread his words in TV public service announcements, similar to ads you may have seen that encourage people not to smoke, or to vote.

11. The Edicts of Asoka
After each group presents, write down the message that Asoka was telling to his people.
BIG IDEA….
So how did Buddhism change the government and way of life for Indians under Asoka’s rule?

12. What message is Asoka trying to tell his audience?
Respect your parents, friends, and others.
Do not harm animals.
Respect nature and be kind to others.
Follow your dharma and behavior well towards slaves.
Government officials will be respectful and fair.

13. DO NOW Take out the HW due today Chandragupta and Asoka trading cards
Copy the HW:
Section 4 quiz Tuesday
Study guide due Wednesday
India test Thursday
With your group, share your trading cards and discuss, “Who do you think was a better ruler for their empire?”

14. Who is the better ruler? Chandragupta? Asoka?
Look back at your notes on these two rulers.
You have 5 minutes to decide who you think was a better ruler.
I will split you up into teams.
With your team, you are going to create a CERC organizer.

15. CERC The Question: Who was the more effective ruler?
Claim: Asoka/Chandragupta was a more effective ruler.
Evidence: Accurate/sufficient.
Reasoning: Explain what your evidence means and how it relates to the claim.
Conclusion: 1 sentence that sums up your claim.

16. Present your CERC
As each group presents, mark down things you agree with or disagree.
Be prepared to defend your claim.