Chapter 5 Section 4

What helped King Asoka rule his empire?

• Complex government

• The ruling class

What religion did Candragupta join that caused him to give up his throne?

• Buddhism

• Jainism

What made Asoka's kingdom stronger and richer?

• Preparing for monsoons

• Conquering other nations

After converting to Buddhism what did Asoka swear to do?

• He swore to be the wealthiest king in India

• He swore to not launch any more wars of conquest

Asoka improved the lives of his people by having roads built and wells dug.

• False

• True

Asoka's kingdom began to thrive after his death.

• True

• False

What is Candra Gupta I known for in Indian history?

• Reuniting most of northern Iran.

• Reuniting most of northern India.

What religion became India's major religion under the Gupta rulers?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What caused the decline of the Gupta empire?

• The nobles becoming too strong

• The Huns invading India