AP World History: Mauryan India (Unit 5) Flashcards

7087314206	How did the Aryans descend upon India?	Through the Khyber Pass	0
7087315408	What were the Aryans?	A nomadic group	1
7087316926	Who is responsible for uniting India?	Chandragupta Maurya	2
7087318425	What did Chandragupta use his strong bureaucracy for?	To spy on his people, collect taxes, oversee public works projects , oversee trade and regulate weights and measures	3
7087326580	Who is Chandragupta's (VERY IMPORTANT) grandson?	Ashaka	4
7087328201	What 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 Buddhism	5
7087337674	What are edicts?	An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority	6
7087339252	What 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 Buddhism	7
7087342285	Who was respected under Ashaka's rule?	Brahmins (first class Hindus)- could keep their faith and not convert	8
7087346839	What was Buddhism spread to east Africa through and why?	Land and water trade routes, appealed to the merchant class	9