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YOU BE THE JUDGE!!

Asoka Mock Trial
Summative Assessment
Which side have you been assigned to? ________________________________
Who are your group representatives? __________________________________
What questions will you create to ask Asoka during your groups turn at
questioning? (You have up to 7 minutes)

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While you listen to the other group do their questioning come up with some
points of rebuttal to counter their argument.

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Closing statement for their side (a paragraph summarizing your groups side:
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After hearing the two sides to the case, what do you think? Is Asoka an
Enlightened Ruler or a Ruthless Conqueror?
Write down your verdict below (1-2 paragraphs) and be sure to support
your reasoning with evidence (at least 3)!
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