Module 7: India and China Establish Empires (voc)

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Mauryan Empire

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The first empire in India, founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 321 BC

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Asoka/Ashoka

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Grandson of Chandragupta; most honored emperor for his commitment to spreading peace and prosperity to all; was Buddhist but accepted other religions; decline came after his death

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Religious Toleration

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A recognition of people's right to hold differing religious beliefs

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Tamil

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A language of southern India; also, the people who speak that language

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Gupta Empire

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The second empire in India, founded by Chandra Gupta I in AD 320

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Patriarchal

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Relating to a social system in which the father is the head of the family

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Matriarchal

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Relating to a social system in which the mother is the head of the family

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Mahayana

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A sect of Buddhism that offers salvation to all and allows popular worship

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Theravada

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A sect of Buddhism focusing on the strict spiritual discipline originally advocated by the Buddha

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Stupa

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Mounded stone structures built over Buddhist holy relics