Question

Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism after a bloody war. His beliefs were based on the moral principles of Buddhism. Which of these is an example of Ashoka's beliefs?

A. He believed in nonviolence and vegetarianism.
B. He believed in attacking non-Buddhist empires.
C. He believed in harsh punishment of criminals.
D. He believed in dividing his empire's wealth equally.

Answer 1

A. He believed in nonviolence and vegetarianism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ashoka converted to Buddhism and began an official policy of nonviolence in his reign. He built monuments marking several significant sites important to Buddhism. He promoted vegetarianism and protected wildlife against sport hunting and branding. He also built universities for study and irrigation systems for trade and agriculture.