What led the emperor Ashoka to become less harsh?

A visit to Athens showed him the benefits of democracy.

After the battle of Kalinga around 250 BCE, How did the Mauryan emperor Ashoka change his rule?

He built hospitals to improve the lives of his subjects.

Under the caste system of Ancient India, which group held the hightest status?

Brahmans, who served as priests

What responsibility would be carried out by those in ancient Indian society known as "untouchables"?

cleaning streets and removing waste

Which of the statments best reflects the teachings of Buddhism?

One can achieve enlightenment by following the Eightfold Path.

What is a belief held by followers of Buddhism?

People can free themselves from constant desire and suffering.

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1
Which word best describes the Mauryan emperor Ashoka durign the early years of his reign?
democratic
cruel
religious
weak
2
What mathamatical idea called Safira was borrowed from India?
the symbol of zero
the equal sign
the base sixty system
the multiplication table
3
Which ocupation was placed highest on the pyramid?
religious leader
military leader
jeweler
farmer
4
What led the emperor Ashoka to become less harsh?
A peasant revolt made him worried that he would lose power.
A meeting with Confucius convinced him to change his political ideas.
A visit to Athens showed him the benefits of democracy.
A destructive military victory caused him to adopt Buddhist ideas.
5
After the battle of Kalinga around 250 BCE, How did the Mauryan emperor Ashoka change his rule?
He created an elected legislature to share power.
He built hospitals to improve the lives of his subjects.
He fought wars to gain land from neighboring kingdoms.
He had many people put in jail to prevent revolts.
6
What religion did Ashoka support during his reign?
Taoism
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
7
What were the first two cities in India?
Harappa and Maurya
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
Maurya and Gupta
Gupta and Mohenjo-Daro
8
Under the caste system of Ancient India, which group held the hightest status?
Sudras, who served as farmers
Kshatriyas, who served as warriors
Brahmans, who served as priests
Vaisyas, who served as merchants
9
. The Vedas texts state the duties of different social groups.
built temples
remembered history
organized society
honored soldiers
10
The pyramid shows the organization of a class system related to which religious tradition?
Zoroastrian
Buddhist
Taoist
Hindu
11
What responsibility would be carried out by those in ancient Indian society known as "untouchables"?
preparing and serving food
performing religious ceremonies
leading soldiers into battle
cleaning streets and removing waste
12
Who was the next to rule after Chandragupta Maurya?
Hammurabi
Qin Shihuangdi
Alexander the Great
Ashoka
13
Which of the statments best reflects the teachings of Buddhism?
Nirvana can only be achieved through many lifetimes.
Life is a mixture of opposing forces.
One can achieve enlightenment by following the Eightfold Path.
There is only one true god
14
What role would belong to a member of the Kshatriya caste in ancient India?
a livestock herder
a religious teacher
a government leader
a skilled artisan
15
What is a belief held by followers of Buddhism?
People can free themselves from constant desire and suffering.
People can affect the political order by their personal actions.
People should follow the message received by the prophet Muhammad.
People must obey rules set by God in the Bible.
16
Which of these experiences most affected the beliefs of Siddhartha Gautama?
He belonged to a royal family
He stayed in one place
He grew up in a palace
He saw sick and dying people

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