Learning objectives: You will be able to discuss and explain Asoka and his edicts

Do Now:

1. Why is India so difficult to unify? (Map Worksheet)

2. What geographic feature was the main connection between the empires of India and China?

Asoka Intro
Asoka Empire
Warm Up
Lesson 

HW #1

Read pages 209-216.
On page 212 answer Then and Now.
Asoka Combined religion and government. Do you think religion and government should be combined or kept separate. Explain, providing examples to support your answer.