What event led to Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism?
Ashoka: The Great Emperor

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Kalinga War
Battle of Thermopylae
Invasion of Gaul
Siege of Troy
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How did Ashoka spread Buddhism throughout his empire?
Building Hindu temples and shrines
Banning the practice of Buddhism
Sending missionaries, inscribing edicts, and promoting Buddhist principles through policies
Conquering neighboring empires
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What are the main themes of Ashoka's rock edicts?
Warfare, religious persecution, and economic exploitation
Isolationism, cultural assimilation, and political oppression
Non-violence, religious tolerance, and social welfare
Environmental destruction, human rights abuses, and corruption
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Where are some of the locations where Ashoka's rock edicts can be found?
Nowhere, they are all lost
Only in the city of Pataliputra
Various locations across the Indian subcontinent
Various locations across Europe
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What is Ashoka's legacy in terms of promoting social welfare and animal rights?
Promoting social welfare and animal rights
Promoting trade and economic growth
Enforcing strict laws and harsh punishments
Conquering new territories and expanding the empire
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How did Ashoka's rule impact the development of Indian art and architecture?
Encouraged the decline of art and architecture in India
Led to the construction of Hindu temples and shrines
Promoted the spread of Buddhism and led to the construction of Buddhist stupas, pillars, and rock-cut caves
Had no impact on the development of Indian art and architecture
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What is the significance of Ashoka's impact on Indian history?
He abolished all religions in India
He conquered the entire world
He introduced Hinduism as the state religion
He promoted Buddhism and spread it throughout the Indian subcontinent
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