Which of the following best explains the events that led to the spread of Buddhism during Asoka's reign? (1 point)

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

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

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The sequence that best explains the events that led to the spread of Buddhism during Asoka's reign is:

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

This order highlights the initial rise to power, the violent conquest of Kalinga that profoundly affected Asoka, his subsequent adoption of Buddhism, and his transformation into a compassionate ruler dedicated to spreading Buddhist principles.