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 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 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 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 rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted Buddhism. 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.

Answer 1

The most logical sequence that explains the events leading to the spread of Buddhism during Asoka's reign is:

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

This sequence showcases the transformation of Asoka from a conqueror to a proponent of peace and Buddhism after witnessing the devastation of war, particularly the Kalinga War, which led him to adopt Buddhism and promote its values throughout his empire.