Ashoka the great

Who was Asoka in the context of Buddhism?

• A famous Buddhist monk

• A significant king who promoted Buddhism

• A Hindu deity

• A Buddhist temple architect

What is depicted in the photo related to Asoka?

• A Buddhist monastery

• An Ashokan pillar and a stupa

• A Hindu temple

• A Jain temple

Which empire did Asoka's grandfather help to found?

• Roman Empire

• Indian Empire

• Persian Empire

• Chinese Empire

What significant change did Asoka make after becoming sickened by war?

• He expanded his army.

• He became a bhikku.

• He followed the dharma and became an upasaka.

• He conquered new territories.

What was one of the contributions of Asoka to Buddhism?

• He destroyed Buddhist relics.

• He built stupas to house relics of the Buddha.

• He banned Buddhist practices.

• He ignored Buddhist teachings.

What was established at the Fourth Council as a result of Asoka's influence?

• The Buddhist Monastery

• The Pali Canon

• The Great Temple

• The Royal Palace

Who was Asoka's grandfather?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bindusara

• Mahinda

• Upragupta

What significant event changed Asoka's approach to ruling?

• The conquest of Kalinga

• His father's death

• His conversion to Buddhism

• The birth of his son

What religion did Asoka promote after his conversion?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Islam

What was the "Law of Piety" primarily concerned with?

• Moral imperatives and humane treatment

• Military conquests

• Economic policies

• Architectural development