1-6: King Asoka

Who was the powerful king in ancient India mentioned in the text?

• King Arthur

• King Asoka

• King Tutankhamun

• King Henry

What did King Asoka realize after looking over the land he had conquered?

• He had made many friends

• He had caused great destruction

• He had found treasure

• He had built many castles

How did King Asoka feel after realizing the destruction he caused?

• Happy

• Excited

• Sad

• Angry

Why did King Asoka become curious about the poor man?

• The man was very rich.

• The man was not afraid of him.

• The man was singing.

• The man was dancing.

Who was the poor man that King Asoka talked to?

• A farmer

• A soldier

• A Buddhist monk

• A merchant

What advice did the monk give to King Asoka?

• To build a palace

• To go on a journey

• To use his power and wealth to help people

• To throw a big party

What did King Asoka build to help people have fresh water to drink?

• Schools

• Wells

• Libraries

• Parks

What symbol became associated with King Asoka's power and good deeds in India?

• Elephant

• Tiger

• Lion

• Peacock

What religion did King Asoka follow and spread?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam