Maurya Empire – Ashoka

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56. The Edicts of Ashoka were written in which language?
A) Sanskrit
B) Pali
C) Prakrit
D) Brahmi

Answer: D) Brahmi
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57. Which of the following was not a pillar edict of Ashoka?
A) Ashoka’s Dhamma
B) Prohibition of animal sacrifice
C) Promotion of vegetarianism
D) Demand of more taxes from peasants

Answer: D) Demand of more taxes from peasants
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58. What was the significance of the Third Buddhist Council convened by Ashoka?
A) It defined the core beliefs of Buddhism
B) It promoted the spread of Buddhism to Central Asia
C) It ended the split between the Mahasanghikas and the Sthaviras
D) It banned non-Buddhist religious practices

Answer: C) It ended the split between the Mahasanghikas and the Sthaviras
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59. Which of the following was not one of the Rock Edicts of Ashoka?
A) Kalinga Rock Edict
B) Queen’s Edict
C) Maski Rock Edict
D) Bhabru Edict

Answer: B) Queen’s Edict
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60. Which of the following statements is true about Ashoka’s Dhamma?
A) It was a religion that was entirely separate from Buddhism
B) It promoted the idea of peaceful coexistence among different religions
C) It was a form of Hinduism that was created by Ashoka
D) It was only practiced by the royal family and their supporters

Answer: B) It promoted the idea of peaceful coexistence among different religions
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