Chapter 6 Section 2.1: The Maurya Empire - Key Concepts

grandson of Chandragupta who became king of northern India; known in the beginning for his cruelty, but eventually spread peace

Asoka

religion Asoka converted to due the aftermath of violence and cruelty

Buddhism

king of Magadha who united most of northern India creating the first great Indian empire; eventually gave up the throne to become a monk committed to nonviolence

Chandragupta

first great Indian Empire; founded by Chandragupta

Mauryan Empire

Asoka sent these people to spread Buddhism to other lands

missionaries

built by Asoka throughout his empire

stupas, hospitals, and roads