Chapter 3: The Foundation of Indian Society to 300 C.E.
Quiz for Document 3-5: Ashoka Makes His Will Known
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Correct. The answer is a. Ashoka was shocked by the bloodshed and suffering produced by his conquest of Kalinga. After Kalinga, he sought a new faith and a new approach to kingship.
Incorrect. The answer is a. Ashoka was shocked by the bloodshed and suffering produced by his conquest of Kalinga. After Kalinga, he sought a new faith and a new approach to kingship.
Correct. The answer is d. At the end of the proclamation, Ashoka said that he wrote the inscription so that his descendants would continue in the ways of Buddhism and not undertake any more violent conquests.
Incorrect. The answer is d. At the end of the proclamation, Ashoka said that he wrote the inscription so that his descendants would continue in the ways of Buddhism and not undertake any more violent conquests.