RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Which of these actions did Ashoka take to spread Buddhism?
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He forced Hindu priests to convert to Buddhism.
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He outlawed the practice of any religion other tha Buddhism.
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He sent missionaries throughout India and to other parts of Asia.
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He required all Indians to become vegetarians and support charities.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The spread of Buddhism was due to the missionaries activities during the reign of Ashoka. He sent his son Mahendra and daughter Sanghmitra to Srilanka to popularise Buddhism. He sent missionaries in the region of China and Central Asia to spread the religion.
Detailed explanation-2: -He made Buddhism the state religion around 260 B.C.He sent missionaries to far of places such as Ceylon, Egypt, Macedonia, Tibet, etc. to propagate the ideals of Buddhism and inspire people to live by the teachings of Lord Buddha.
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