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The Mauryan Empire and Ashoka's Edicts of Moral Governance
Analyze the rise of the Mauryan Empire, the Battle of Kalinga, and Emperor Ashoka's rock and pillar edicts promoting nonviolence and religious tolerance.
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Ancient India: Indus Valley to Classical Empires
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Explore the urban planning of the Indus civilization, Vedic traditions, origins of Hinduism and Buddhism, and the Mauryan and Gupta empires.
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Learning standards covered
SS.6-8.EWC.12Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeCompare the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires across the ancient world with attention to governmental systems and political developments.
SS.6-8.EWC.21Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeInvestigate the ways civilizations build communities of respect, equity, and diversity throughout early world history.