Question

Which is the best comparison of the basic beliefs of the Aryans and the Mauryans? The Aryans were peaceful; the Mauryans were warriors. The Aryans were warriors; the Mauryans were peaceful. The Aryans were class focused; the Mauryans were inclusive. The Aryans were inclusive; the Mauryans were class focused.

Answer 1

The main difference of both empires is that, the Aryans were peaceful and the Mauryans were warriors. Aryan is a term that means “noble” and was used by ancient Indo-Iranian people as a self-designation. Their beliefs were rooted on religious, cultural, and linguistic focus. While the Mauryans were a group of people who are geographically extensive and powerful with their political and military empires in India. They defeated the empire of Alexander the Great in Macedonia and Persia during 316 BCE.