First Empires of India Flashcards
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Mauryan Empire
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The first empire in India, founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 321 B.C.
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Asoka
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Chandragupta’s grandson, who assumed the throne in 301 B.C., and ruled for 32 years.
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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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A language spoken by the Tamil people
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Gupta Empire
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India’s second empire, founded by Chandra Gupta
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Patriarchal
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Families headed by the eldest male
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Matriarchal
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The mother was the head of the family
