Question

religion and belief systems quick check
which of the following best explains the events that led to the spread of buddhism during asokas reign? (1 point)
asoka rose to power through civil war. asoka took over kalinga by force. asoka adopted buddhism. asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.
asoka adopted buddhism. asoka rose to power through civil war. asoka took over kalinga by force. asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.
asoka rose to power through civil war. asoka adopted buddhism. asoka became a just and compassionate ruler. asoka took over kalinga by force.
asoka took over kalinga by force. asoka rose to power through civil war. asoka adopted buddhism. asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.

Explanation:

Asoka first rose to power through civil - war. Then, his conquest of Kalinga by force led to a change in his perspective, after which he adopted Buddhism and became a just and compassionate ruler, which in turn led to the spread of Buddhism.

Answer:

Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.