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IndianEmpires maurya
for semester 1 exam AP MODERN WORLD
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aryans | took over Harrapan empire |
| Mauryan Empire | 325-185 BCE |
| Pataliputra | Capital |
| Arthashastra | wrote a document on how the Emperor should keep power |
| What did Mauryan Empire do? | Central govt more involved in economy ,Roads, irrigation projects brings prosperity, Big army and spies to keep in power ,Taxes industry instead of land ,Developed many towns,merchant/artisan guilds |
| what was Muaryan empire strong textile industry? | cotton |
| Ashoka | strong ruler, evil turned good, converts to Buddhism |
| Edicts | Monumental art proclaimed by the King on rocks and pillars |
| Pali | vernacular language, Buddhism text written in this. |
| Stupas | Rock Chambers- short or tall |
| Officers of tolerance | eliminated much meat, violent games |
| How did the Mauryan empire rule? | diplomatic and religious missions, treaty with greek |
| Kings Highway (Mauryan) | royal road with rest stops, shade and very big for parades |
| Points for the Decline of Empire? | Ashoka's death, India too diverse, too many changes, greek bactrians attack |
| Chandra Mauryan | united Aryan kingdoms into a civilization, powerful military very violent |