Ashoka the Great and Dhamma
Students will study Emperor Ashoka's reign, his conversion to Buddhism after the Kalinga War, and the spread of his Dhamma.
Key Questions
- Analyze the transformative impact of the Kalinga War on Emperor Ashoka.
- Explain the core principles of Ashoka's Dhamma and its intended purpose.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of Ashoka's methods for spreading his message across the empire.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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