Why do you think the king (Chandragupta) had special servants to taste the food he ate?

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In what ways was Pataliputra different from Mohenjodaro?

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How did the Kalinga war bring about a change in Ashoka's attitude towards war?

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Make a list of the occupations of the people who lived within the Mauryan empire.

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What were the problems that Ashoka wanted to solve by introducing dhamma?

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Why do you think slaves and servants were ill-treated? Do you think the orders of the emperor would have improved their condition? Give reasons for your answer.

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What were the other methods followed by Ashoka to spread dhamma?

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Which area was under the direct control of the emperor?

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What were the lions there on currency notes and coin for?

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How are empires different from kingdom?

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What was Ashoka's dhamma?

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Who was Kautilya?

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Why were the cities of Taxila and Ujjain important?

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What impact did the war of Kalinga have on Ashoka?

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Write a few lines on Ashoka.

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