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The goal of Buddhism can be described as(1 point)

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giving up everything.
giving up everything.

meditation.
meditation.

relieving suffering.
relieving suffering.

joining Brahman.

The ultimate goal of Hinduism can be described as(1 point)
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following the Four Noble Truths.
following the Four Noble Truths.

rejoining the soul to Brahman.
rejoining the soul to Brahman.

being reincarnated.
being reincarnated.

living without desire.

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Which of the following best explains the events that led to the spread of Buddhism during Asoka’s reign? (1 point)
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Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.
Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.

Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.
Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.

Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler. Asoka took over Kalinga by force.
Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler. Asoka took over Kalinga by force.

Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.

The origins of Daoism could be described as(1 point)
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evolving from the practice of taiji.
evolving from the practice of taiji.

based on the writings of Master Kong.
based on the writings of Master Kong.

the creation of Emperor Wudi.
the creation of Emperor Wudi.

evolving from the philosophies found in ancient religious practices.

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Here are the best answers for each question:

  1. The goal of Buddhism can be described as:

    • relieving suffering.

  2. The ultimate goal of Hinduism can be described as:

    • rejoining the soul to Brahman.

  3. Which of the following best explains the events that led to the spread of Buddhism during Asoka’s reign?

    • Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.

  4. The origins of Daoism could be described as:

    • evolving from the philosophies found in ancient religious practices.