L17 Terms to Know

Edict

• An official message or rule given by a leader, often written down on things like walls and pillars for everyone to see.

• A type of ancient currency used in trade.

• A religious text that outlines the beliefs of a community.

• A historical document that records the events of a specific year.

Spies

• People who secretly collect information about others.

• Individuals who engage in open diplomacy.

• Merchants who trade goods without any secrets.

• Soldiers who fight in wars.

Conquest

• Taking control of land and people through fighting and war.

• A peaceful negotiation to acquire territory.

• A method of trade to expand influence.

• A cultural exchange between nations.

Unify

• To join together many separate parts into one. The Mauryas were the first to unify India.

• To separate different regions into distinct entities.

• To create a division among various groups.

• To establish a hierarchy among different states.

Ashoka

• A king known for his military conquests and expansion of the Mauryan Empire.

• A ruler who promoted Buddhism and peaceful ideas after a period of war.

• A famous philosopher from ancient India who wrote about ethics.

• A legendary figure known for his architectural achievements.

Trade routes

• Paths or ways that people used to travel and exchange goods between different places.

• A type of currency used in ancient trade.

• A form of government regulation on trade activities.

• A method of communication between different cultures.

Buddhist values

• Being kind, peaceful, and not using violence.

• The importance of wealth and power.

• The necessity of strict punishment for wrongdoers.

• The belief in multiple gods and deities.

Mauryan Empire

• The first group of leaders to unify India into one empire from 322 to 187 B.C.E.

• A dynasty that ruled over China during the same period.

• A significant empire in Europe known for its philosophers.

• An ancient civilization in Africa that lasted for centuries.

Nonviolence

• The idea of using violence to resolve conflicts.

• The practice of harming others to achieve peace.

• The idea of not using violence or harm towards others. Ashoka decided to follow this Buddhist teaching.

• A method of negotiation that involves threats.