Question
A) What prompted Emperor Ashoka’s conversion from Hinduism to Buddhism? (1 point)
He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians.
He was influenced by missionaries who traveled to his palace.
His advisors told him to convert in order to adopt the religion of his people.
He was horrified at the brutality of war when conquering the region of Kalinga.
He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians.
He was influenced by missionaries who traveled to his palace.
His advisors told him to convert in order to adopt the religion of his people.
He was horrified at the brutality of war when conquering the region of Kalinga.
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The correct answer is: He was horrified at the brutality of war when conquering the region of Kalinga.
Emperor Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism was significantly influenced by the suffering and devastation caused by the Kalinga War, leading him to embrace the principles of non-violence and compassion central to Buddhism.
Emperor Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism was significantly influenced by the suffering and devastation caused by the Kalinga War, leading him to embrace the principles of non-violence and compassion central to Buddhism.