7-1 Flashcards
1
Q
Mauryan Empire
A
The kingdom had been ruled for centuries by the Nanda family. Chandragupta gathered in army killed the Nanda king and in about 321 BC claimed the throne
2
Q
Asoka
A
Brought the mauryan Empire to its greatest heights
3
Q
Religious toleration
A
Acceptance of people who held different beliefs
4
Q
Gupta Empire
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Oversaw a great flowering of Indian civilization, especially Hindu culture.
5
Q
Tamil
A
Language and are called the Tamil people
6
Q
Patriarchal
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Headed by the eldest male
7
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Matriarchal
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The mother of the family headed the family