India's First Empires Flashcards
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Mauryan Empire
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Chandragupta Maurya killed the Nanda King with his army and then claimed the throne. He had a strong army.
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Asoka
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Chandragupta’s grandson who was a caring leader and helped the empire to prosper.
3
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Religious toleration
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The acceptance of people who hold different religious beliefs.
4
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Tamil
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The language of the Tamil people who lived in Southern India.
5
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Gupta Empire
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India’s second empire, led by Chandragupta, which flourished and included Hindu culture. It also had a strong military.
6
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Patriarchal
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A family headed by the eldest male.
7
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Matriarchal
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Headed by the mother rather than the father. More common in some Tamil groups.
