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Chapter 5 Section 4: Indian Empires (pgs 142 - 145)
1. Who seized control of northern india in 320 BC? ____________________________________
2. Why do you think his empire was called the “Mauryan Empire”? _______________________
3. What are two ways that Candragupta Mauryan ruled his empire? ______________________
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4. Explain why Candragupta decided to give up his throne? ______________________________
5. When did asoka become king? ___________________________________________________
6. Why do you think Asoka became Buddhist? ________________________________________
7. What did he swear he would no longer do? ________________________________________
8. What are 2 things Asoka did for his own people? ____________________________________
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9. After Asoka’s death, what happened to his empire? __________________________________
10. How long did India remain divided? ______________________________________________
11. Write your full name _________________________________________________________
12. What happened with Hinduism and Buddhism after the collapse of the Mauryan Empire?
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13. Who was the first emperor of the Gupta Dynasty? __________________________________
14. What was Samudra Gupta known for? ___________________________________________
15. What was the main religion of the Guptas? _______________________________________
16. Explain how the Guptas treated Buddhists? _______________________________________
17. What are 2 positives that happened under Candra Gupta II’s reign? ____________________
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18. How did the Guptas feel about the Caste System? __________________________________
19. Who invaded and eventually defeated the Guptas? _________________________________
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