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PPT
Curated OER

India and China Establish Empires: 400 BC - AD 550

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Follow India as it journeys through history from the first Buddhist King, Asoka, and the rise of the Mauryan Empire to the establishment of the Gupta Empire 150 year later. This presentation clearly presents historical facts covering 950...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Ashoka (Asoka)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of Asoka's conversion to Buddhism and how Buddhism influenced his reign.
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Handout
Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Buddhist Missionaries

For Students 9th - 10th
BuddhaNet.net offers a short web-article that describes Buddhist missionary activity around the world.
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Article
Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: The Universality of the Dhamma

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry is about the concept of Dhamma, the earliest of the Canons of Buddhism, which establishes clear exposition, self-realization, and so on.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: India and Southern Asia Chronology: Asoka

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief one page biography of Asoka and his governing methods, including his later renunciation of war.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: India and Southern Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
On his website, a history professor provides a brief timeline of the history of India and Southeast Asia. Key words in each entry are highlighted as links for additional specific information and pictures. Link takes you to the index...
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Handout
Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Buddhist Studies: Asoka

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography of king Asoka is provided on this page. This site introduces the idea that India experienced a renaissance of its own under the regime of Asoka.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Asoka Ca. 322 185 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief one page biography of Asoka and his governing methods, including his later renunciation of war.