Answer:
Option D.
The statement that correctly characterize Asoka's reign is "Buddhism spread through missionary monks."
Step-by-step explanation:
- Siddhartha Gautam who was born in Nepal, sought enlightenment under a pipal tree.
- He was considered as Buddha after he got all the answers regarding life and death.
- Ashoka promoted Buddhism by its expansion carried by directing monks to neighboring territories to share and convey the teachings and knowledge of the Buddha.
- This created a wave and environment of conversion, and Buddhism grew not only through India, but also globally.