ASOKA DBQ Outline
ASOKA: Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler?
World History, Bernard
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Directions: Your task is to read and analyze several primary and secondary sources about the Mauryan leader Asoka. You must use these sources to help you decide if Asoka should be remembered as a ruthless conqueror or enlightened ruler!
STEP ONE:
-Read the sources provided and answer the reading questions.
STEP TWO:
-Fill out the chart with details from different sources to support both the “ruthless conqueror” position and the “enlightened ruler” position.
STEP THREE:
-Fill out the persuasive paragraph outline (attached) taking a side about the ruler Asoka and supporting your position with evidence from the sources! Use AT LEAST TWO specific pieces of evidence.
ASOKA DBQ Analysis Rubric
3- Above Expectations
2- Meets Expectations
1-Developing Expectations
0- None
Details included on CHART
Many specific, accurate details are provided for both positions on the chart
Some specific and accurate details are provided for both positions on the chart
Limited detail is provided on the chart (may be unclear, inaccurate or irrelevant)
Taking a Position on the Topic
(Paragraph Outline)
A clear position is taken with a full explanation
A clear position is taken
Position is unclear or unrelated to topic
Providing Supporting Details for Position
(Paragraph Outline)
Double Points (multiple times 2)
Two Specific details from the sources are explained fully and clearly support your position
Two Specific details from the sources are provided and support position, but may not be fully explained
Details provided may not be specific, may be irrelevant or inaccurate OR only one detail is provided
TOTAL: _________________ (out of 12)
CHART- Examples from Both Positions (both arguments)
“Enlightened Ruler”- Write a list of examples that support this position
“Ruthless Conqueror”- Write a list of
World History, Bernard
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Directions: Your task is to read and analyze several primary and secondary sources about the Mauryan leader Asoka. You must use these sources to help you decide if Asoka should be remembered as a ruthless conqueror or enlightened ruler!
STEP ONE:
-Read the sources provided and answer the reading questions.
STEP TWO:
-Fill out the chart with details from different sources to support both the “ruthless conqueror” position and the “enlightened ruler” position.
STEP THREE:
-Fill out the persuasive paragraph outline (attached) taking a side about the ruler Asoka and supporting your position with evidence from the sources! Use AT LEAST TWO specific pieces of evidence.
ASOKA DBQ Analysis Rubric
3- Above Expectations
2- Meets Expectations
1-Developing Expectations
0- None
Details included on CHART
Many specific, accurate details are provided for both positions on the chart
Some specific and accurate details are provided for both positions on the chart
Limited detail is provided on the chart (may be unclear, inaccurate or irrelevant)
Taking a Position on the Topic
(Paragraph Outline)
A clear position is taken with a full explanation
A clear position is taken
Position is unclear or unrelated to topic
Providing Supporting Details for Position
(Paragraph Outline)
Double Points (multiple times 2)
Two Specific details from the sources are explained fully and clearly support your position
Two Specific details from the sources are provided and support position, but may not be fully explained
Details provided may not be specific, may be irrelevant or inaccurate OR only one detail is provided
TOTAL: _________________ (out of 12)
CHART- Examples from Both Positions (both arguments)
“Enlightened Ruler”- Write a list of examples that support this position
“Ruthless Conqueror”- Write a list of