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Flashcards on Ashoka's Kalinga War and Its Impact
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Who was Ashoka?
An emperor of the Maurya Dynasty.
Which territory did Ashoka invade in the Kalinga War?
The region of Kalinga.
In which year did the Kalinga War take place?
Approximately 261 BCE.
What was the outcome of the Kalinga War for Ashoka?
Ashoka won but was dismayed by the war's brutality.
How did Ashoka's attitude change after the Kalinga War?
He embraced Buddhism and non-violence.
What religion did Ashoka promote following the Kalinga War?
Buddhism.
What is the Edicts of Ashoka?
A collection of inscriptions spread across the Indian subcontinent.
What was the impact of Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism on his empire?
Social and political reforms aligned with Buddhist principles.
What type of warfare did Ashoka renounce after the Kalinga War?
Violent conquest and warfare.
How did Ashoka spread Buddhism beyond India?
By sending missionaries to various lands.
What kind of welfare projects did Ashoka implement?
Establishment of hospitals, roads, and rest houses.
Which principle did Ashoka advocate for in his administration?
Moral law or 'Dharma'.
What was the primary message of Ashoka's edicts?
Empathy, morality, and piety.
How did the Kalinga War impact the Mauryan Empire’s military pursuits?
Led to a reduced emphasis on military expansion.
What does Ashoka's remorse after the Kalinga War highlight about him?
His capacity for reflection and change.
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Which Emperor led the Kalinga War?
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Samudragupta
Harshavardhana
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What major change occurred in Ashoka after the Kalinga War?
He expanded the empire further
He relinquished his throne
He converted to Buddhism
He became more aggressive
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Ashoka's inscriptions, known for spreading his message, are called?
The Rigveda
The Edicts of Ashoka
The Upanishads
The Mahabharata
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The primary region Ashoka targeted in the war was?
Magadha
Gandhara
Kalinga
Kushana
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What was NOT a result of Ashoka's reform after the war?
Expansion of weapon production
Spread of Buddhism
Construction of hospitals
Promotion of animal welfare
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What year is commonly associated with the Kalinga War?
305 BCE
350 BCE
261 BCE
175 BCE
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Which aspect of governance did Ashoka focus on post-war?
Territorial conquest
Art and Culture
Moral and Social Welfare
Economic expansion
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Who was Ashoka in the line of Mauryan Emperors?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
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What did Ashoka declare after witnessing the destruction of the Kalinga War?
He would conquer more lands
He felt sorrow and advocated for nonviolence
He proclaimed himself a god
He would abdicate the throne
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Ashoka sent missionaries to spread Buddhism to what areas?
China and Japan
Western Europe
Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia
North and South America
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