U 8 The Mauryan Empire Instruction
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Identifying the Similarities between Chandragupta and
Asoka
Which statements describe similarities between Chandragupta and Asoka? Choose four correct answers
Both built temples and statues
Both formed alliances with the Greeks
Both converted to a new religion
Both expanded the Mauryan Empire
Both embraced nonviolence later in life.
Both led a strong army

Norman jones, an economic historian at the university of utah, has described the views of the ancient greek philosopher aristotle on interest: aristotle defined money as a good that was consumed by use. unlike houses and fields, which are not destroyed by use, money must be spent to be used. there- fore, as we cannot rent food, so we cannot rent money. moreover, money does not reproduce. a house or a flock can produce new value by use, so it is not unreasonable to ask for a return on their use. money, being barren, should not, therefore, be expected to produce excess value. thus, interest is unnatural. what did aristotle mean in arguing that money is “barren”? why would money being barren mean that lenders should not charge interest on loans? do you agree with aristotle’s reasoning? briefly explain.