History & Civics
Copy the given table in your notebook and write the similarities that you can observe between the Buddha's teachings and Emperor Ashoka's principles of Dhamma.
| The Buddha's Teachings | Ashoka's Dhamma |
|---|---|
Answer
| The Buddha's Teachings | Ashoka's Dhamma |
|---|---|
| Emphasised ahimsa or non-violence towards all living beings | Promoted ahimsa or non-violence towards all living beings |
| Taught love, kindness and compassion | Encouraged generosity towards all |
| Opposed caste discrimination and promoted equality | Treated all subjects equally regardless of caste |
| Urged people to live a simple and moral life | Encouraged moral living and good conduct |
| Believed in tolerance and understanding | Advocated religious tolerance and harmony |
Related Questions
The last Mauryan ruler was …………… .
- Ashoka
- Bindusara
- Brihadratha
Complete the given analogy.
Chandragupta : Maurya : : ? : SungaRead this statement and answer the questions that follow:
'Emperor Ashoka was greatly inspired by the teachings of the Buddha, therefore, he asked all his subjects to convert to Buddhism through his edicts.'
(a) What is the one assumption that is made in the statement given above?
(b) Explain why this assumption may be incorrect.Name two main sources of Mauryan history.