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wheel-
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sometimes seen on foot/palm- a symbol of the setting in motion of dharma, which is to roll onward
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Mauryan Empire
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was under Chandragupta, who united warring states. There was a huge army under the bleief that the ruler must have absolute power. It was also a time with lots of foreign trade
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Golden Age of Buddhism
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Emperor- Asoka. Asoka was the grandson of Chandragupta. Asoka had a blood battle in kalinga. He was traumatized, so he gave up violence. He then converted to Buddhism
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Mother Teresa
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*From India
*Best known Christian in India *Helped the poor/needy |
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Mahatma Gandhi
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*Great leader of 20th century
*Father figure of Indian demorcracy/independence *From Great Britain *He was assassinated |
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Taj Mahal
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*Most visited place in India
*Took 22 years to build in the 1600s *Emperor's wife's final resting place *White marble dome |
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Did Hinduism accept some Buddhist ideas?
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Yes
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Who was Buddha reincarnated into
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Vishnu
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What is religion like in India?
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It is the center of culture there.
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What came first- Mauryan Empire or Golden Age of Buddhism??
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Mauryan Empire!
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