Pillars of
Ashoka
Carvings on a pillar of Ashoka
Stupa and a pillar of Ashoka
Edicts of Ashoka
Qualities of the heart found in the edicts of
Ashoka:
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Kindness
Self-examination
Truthfulness
Gratitude
Purity of heart
Enthusiasm
Strong loyalty
Self-control
Code of
Hammurabi
Hammurabi’s Laws
Law 5: If a judge makes an error thought his own fault
when trying a case, he must pay a fine, be removed
from the judge’s bench, and never judge another case.
Law 233: If a contractor builds a house for someone and
the walls start to fall, then the builder must use his own
money and labor to make the wall secure.
Law 195: If a son strikes his father, the son’s hands shall
be cut off.
Law 202: If someone strikes a man of higher rank, then
he shall be whipped 60 times in public.
Character
Counts
Six Pillars of Character Counts
Citizenship Pledge
“I pledge at Fremont Middle School to
respect myself and the rights and
property of others. I am responsible for
my choices. I will be fair and
trustworthy in my actions. I care about
others and my school. I promise to do my
best.”