Question

directions: read your assigned edict passage below. then write a short summary of the edict and if it had a positive and/or negative influence on welfare and happiness in the chart below.

edict passage: 2nd major rock edict
beloved of the gods (ashoka) provides medical care for people and for animals.
ashoka has provided this care everywhere in his empire.
medical care for people and animals has even been provided in the lands on its frontiers.
medicinal herbs useful to men and beasts have been brought in and planted in the empire.
roots and fruits have been brought in and planted wherever they did not grow along these roads.
wells have been dug and trees planted for the use of men and beasts.

Explanation:

Analyze the edict passage

The passage describes Ashoka's 2nd Major Rock Edict, which details the provision of medical care for humans and animals across his empire and neighboring frontier lands. It also mentions importing and planting medicinal herbs, roots, and fruits, digging wells, and planting trees along roads for the benefit of humans and beasts.

Summarize the main idea

The main idea is that Emperor Ashoka established medical treatment facilities and public welfare infrastructure (herbs, wells, trees) for both humans and animals throughout his empire and neighboring territories.

Evaluate positive and negative influences

• Positive: It directly improves public health, travel comfort, and animal welfare by providing free medical care, water, shade, and medicinal plants.
• Negative: There are no negative influences on welfare and happiness mentioned or implied in this welfare-focused edict.

Answer:

Edict Passage	Summary	Positive influence on welfare & happiness; how/why?	Negative influence on welfare & happiness; how/why?