Chapter-7 ASHOKA THE EMPEROR WHO GAVE UP WAR

1. Make a list of the occupations of the people who lived within the Mauryan empire.

Explanation:

The following is a list of the jobs held by residents of the Mauryan empire:

Trading or Business

tasks involving emperor crafts

Agriculture

raising animals

collect forest produce

taking game for food

Fishing.

2. Write a short note to describe the Mauryan people.

Explanation:

The majority of people in the Mauryan cities were traders, administrators, and artisans. Farmers and herders lived in the village. They hunted and foraged for sustenance in forested areas, gathering various forest products. People spoke a variety of languages in different sections of the empire. They most likely consumed a variety of foods, and the same is true of the clothing they wore.

3. How was Ashoka unique? 

Explanation:

The most famous Mauryan emperor was Ashoka. He was renowned for using inscriptions to spread his message among the populace. His writings were in the Prakrit dialect of the populace. Ashoka is the only king in recorded history to end a war after winning it. After seeing the carnage in the Kalinga war, he took this action. As he became a Buddhist, Ashoka understood what the "dhamma" was all about.

4. Complete the following sentences:

Officials collected…….. from the area under the direct control of the ruler.

Royal princes often went to the provinces as………….

The Mauryan rulers tried to control…….. and……….. which were important for transport.

People in forested regions provided the Mauryan officials with…………

Explanation:

Roads, rivers, elephants, timber,honey, and wax are all taxed by the governor.

5. What were the problems that Ashoka wanted to solve by introducing ‘dhamma’?

Explanation:

Ashoka sought to address the following issues by introducing the dhamma:

Communalism (He wanted community harmony within his state) (He wanted communal harmony within his state).Violence or animal homicide (He wanted animal protection or Ahimsa or Non-violence).Cruelty (He liked charity or generosity towards slaves and servants) (He liked mercy or kindness towards slaves and servants).to keep things peaceful amongst neighbours and inside families.remembrance of one's elders.compassionately treating all living things.giving presents to monks and brahmins.Respect other religions as well.Strive to grasp the fundamental principles of various religionsAshoka sought to address the following issues by introducing the dhamma:

6. What were the means adopted by Ashoka to spread the message of ‘dhamma’?

Explanation:

Dhamma mahamatta, as they were known, were chosen by Ashoka to travel about and educate people about dhamma. Ashoka had his messages written carved on pillars and rocks in a universally understood language known as Prakrit. There were messengers sent all around the world.

7. Write a short paragraph explaining to Roshan why the lions are shown on our currency notes. List at least one other object on which you see them.

Explanation:

The Lion Capital in Samath includes the lions. These lions are shown on our banknotes in honour of one of India's greatest emperors, Ashoka, who constructed the nation's capital. Moreover, the lion was designated as the national animal upon independence, therefore the notes also had the Lion Capital.

8. What change came upon Ashoka after the Kalinga war?

Explanation:

Ashoka saw that the fight was quite violent and that many people were murdered. Hence, he made the decision to stop participating in battles.

9. What all was given as tribute by people in forested areas?

Explanation:

Elephants, timber, honey, wax, and other gifts were given as tribute by those who lived in the forested areas.

10. What was special about Ashoka as a ruler?

Explanation:

The first king to attempt to communicate with his people through inscriptions was Ashoka.