6.3 Ashoka Mauryanpp. 157-160

Essential Question:

What are the characteristics of a good leader?

Was Ashoka Mauryan a good leader? Why or why not?

Standard 6.28

Success Criteria

1. Which king was the first ruler to promote Buddhism?

2. Ashoka was an important ruler of which empire?

3. The Mauryan dynasty set up which type of government?

A. Theocracy C. Democracy

B. Well-run D. Poorly-run

4. Ashoka built thousands of these throughout India.

Vocab: Unified, Edicts, Stupa

tolerant – allow; ruthless- do cruel things to win; prosper - grow

Ashoka (Asoka) Mauryan

• AKA Ashoka the Great or Emperor Ashoka

• Grandson of Chandragupta

• 3rd in the Mauryan dynasty

• Leads the Mauryan dynasty to the height of its glory

• How will he do this?

Battle of Kalinga Map

An Ashokan Pillar Edicts of Ashoka written on pillar

Ashokan Rock Edicts

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The Great Stupa

• Ashoka made regular visits to rural people of his empire to spread Buddhist ideas and learn about their needs. He also had this "Great Stupa" built in honor of Buddha. CREDIT: Frédéric

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Ancient Indian Roads – Tea Route

Success Criteria

1. Which king was the first ruler to promote Buddhism?

2. Ashoka was an important ruler of which empire?

3. The Mauryan dynasty set up which type of government?

A. Theocracy C. Democracy

B. Well-run D. Poorly-run

4. Ashoka built thousands of these throughout India.

Vocab: Unified, Edicts, Stupa

tolerant – allow; ruthless- do cruel things to win; prosper - grow

Essential Question:

1. What are the characteristics of a good leader?

2. Was Ashoka Mauryan a good leader? Why or why not?

3. Rank the following leaders we have studied from best to worst and explain why.

Ashoka, Siddhartha Gautama, Ramses II, Narmer(Menes), Hatshepsut, Hammurabi, and Sargon the Great

Emperor Ashoka’s Impact

Standard 6.28

Essential Question: How do governments change?

Success Criteria:

1. Rank the leaders and justify ranking.

2. Describe Chandragupta Mauryan’s government? What were his laws like?

3. Which of the following are true about Ashoka’s Edicts?

A. Encouraged people to perform one’s duty or dharma within their caste.

B. Were posted publicly, for all to see

C. Were harsh; eye for an eye

D. Encouraged people to do good

E. Non-wealthy people were not treated fairly

F. Practiced non-violence and respect for others