7.1 First Empires Flashcards
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Mauryan Empire
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First empire in India. Lasted 111. 600,000 infantry. 30,000 Calvary. 9,000 elephants
2
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Asoka
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2nd and last emperor of the mauryan era. Kind to all with Buddhism. Helped the people
3
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Religious toleration
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Acceptance of people who held different beliefs
4
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Tamil
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Language spoken in India
5
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Gupta Empire
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Second empire in India that was very prosperous
6
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Patriarchal
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Headed by the eldest male
7
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Matriarchal
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Home was headed by the mother
