Unification of India

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What is significant about the Maurya family?

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They were the first to unite the kingdoms of India.

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How did the Maurya family build their empire?

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They fought wars of conquest.

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Who began to build the Mauryan Empire?

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Chandragupta Maurya

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How was Chandragupta Maurya able to maintain his empire's strength?

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He used force whenever necessary.

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Why was Chandragupta Maurya able to conquer the northern kingdoms of India with his army?

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They were very weak from fighting among themselves.

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When King Ashoka decided to reject violence, he also chose to support

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Buddhist values.

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Why did Chandragupta Maurya give up power over the Mauryan Empire?

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became an ascetic.

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What did King Ashoka urge his people to do?

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Follow the Buddhist path.

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How did King Ashoka expand the Mauryan Empire to the south and east?

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fighting a series of wars.

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Edict

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A command that is obeyed like a law.