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Because of the brutal battle in Kalinga, _____________ converted to Buddhism.

historical power in South Asia, founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE

a cruel and oppressive ruler.

An Abrahamic, monotheistic, and ethnic religion.

Philosopher who believed human reasoning is what sets us apart from all other beings

Established the idea that all free citizens had the right to protection under the law.

The religion that believes human suffering is due to the selfish desire to possess the temporary pleasures of the world.

A series of wars fought between the Persians and the Greeks from 492 BC to 449 BC.

A class structure that is determined by birth. Practiced in Hinduism.

The Romans had a king who was a harsh ruler & vowed to never have another king. Instead, they created a __________.

a system of government by one person with absolute power.

a network of trade routes connecting China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe.

The Buddha

A city state in ancient Greece

A religious leader whose life and teachings are recorded in the Bible's New Testament. Central figure in Christianity.

Great military general who created a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt, from Greece to part of India.

What did Confucius believe was the key to restoring social order, harmony, and good government in China?

Senate members assassinated him because he was becoming too powerful with the people of Rome.

A prosperous and peaceful time (golden age) for the Roman Empire under Augustus Caesar