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Fast & Curious: Ashoka

Authored by Courtenay Whalen

Social Studies

7th Grade

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Fast & Curious: Ashoka
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?

They unified India into one kingdom.

They imposed Buddhism on conquered people.

They built famous temples.

They improved the lives of peasants.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he

moved to China.

gave up violence.

reached the mountains.

surrendered to his cousin.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka’s values?

marrying a Buddhist

hearing Buddha's first sermon

discovering old age and illness

seeing a very bloody battle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?

respect for all living things

toleration of other religions

honesty in words and actions

awareness that everything changes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He required conquered people to convert.

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

He had peasants taught how to read & write.

He made speeches in many places around the empire.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

To promote Buddhism, justice and general wellbeing in his kingdom, Ashoka carved edicts into rocks, walls, and pillars. An edict is

something that encourages growth.

a map guiding people to holy places.

an official order given a ruler

writing that describes religious beliefs.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Around how many Kalingans died in the Battle of Kalinga?

none - they surrendered without fighting

10,000

50,000

200,000

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