Ashoka documentary Flashcards
When did Ashoka rule?
268-323 bc
of which empire does he become leader?
Maurya empire
Give a short description of Ashoka the cruel
He killed his 99 brothers and half brothers for power after his father’s death
What is karma
The sum of a persons actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences
Why did Ashoka want to conquer the last kingdom?
To capture the capital and complete his empire
How do we know the history of Ashoka?
Famous indian historical text, inscripted rocks, coins with greek/hindi ashoka wrote himself
Why do people compare Mahatma Gandhi with Ashoka?
Their shared belief in non-violence
What is the purpose of the pillars of Ashoka?
To communicate news all over the empire
What does fire mean in hinduism?
Arnim and thus fire, is a symbol used in many Hindu ceremonies that form a rite of passage: births, marriages and funerals
