The Mauryan Empire

The Mauryan Empire

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History

9th Grade

Hard

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Jonathan Calhoun

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the political landscape of India before the Mauryan Empire?

Back

c. 600s-345 BCE: 16 different kingdoms ruled or controlled parts of India.

2.

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Front

When did the Mauryan Empire unite and conquer the kingdoms of India?

Back

323-321 BCE.

3.

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Front

Who was the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

Back

Chandragupta Maurya (r.324-297 BCE).

4.

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Front

Who was Chanakya?

Back

Advisor, chief lawmaker, and right-hand-man to Chandragupta Maurya.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What impact did Alexander the Great have on India?

Back

327-325 BCE: He invaded and destabilized NW India.

6.

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Front

How did Chandragupta Maurya expand the Mauryan Empire?

Back

321-303 BCE: Led an army of 600,000 infantry, 30,000 cavalry, 9,000 elephants, and 8,000 chariots on a series of conquests.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Chanakya's writings about leadership and government, describing how a ruler should organize their economy and maintain power, emphasizing the use of spies.

Back

The Arthashastra

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