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AP World History: Mauryan India (Unit 5) Flashcards

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7087314206How did the Aryans descend upon India?Through the Khyber Pass0
7087315408What were the Aryans?A nomadic group1
7087316926Who is responsible for uniting India?Chandragupta Maurya2
7087318425What did Chandragupta use his strong bureaucracy for?To spy on his people, collect taxes, oversee public works projects , oversee trade and regulate weights and measures3
7087326580Who is Chandragupta's (VERY IMPORTANT) grandson?Ashaka4
7087328201What happened to Ashaka during his rule?He continued conquering and uniting India but then he was in a horrifying and bloody battle. This made him end violence and convert to Buddhism5
7087337674What are edicts?An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority6
7087339252What did Ashaka do after he became Buddhist?He issued edicts telling of his conversion and sent Buddhist missionaries to preach his new message of peace through Buddhism7
7087342285Who was respected under Ashaka's rule?Brahmins (first class Hindus)- could keep their faith and not convert8
7087346839What was Buddhism spread to east Africa through and why?Land and water trade routes, appealed to the merchant class9

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