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1. 1.

   Choose the correct options.

   1. Ashoka's edicts proclaim
      1. Ashoka as the emperor of India.
      2. Ashoka as Chandashoka.
      3. Ashoka's belief in the Buddhist principles of dhamma.
   2. The king expected his subjects to
      1. lead a vegetarian lifestyle.
      2. respect each other's beliefs.
      3. spread the Buddha's teachings to other kingdoms.
2. 2.

   What steps did Emperor Ashoka take to popularize Buddhism?

3. 3.

   What are Ashoka's edicts, and why are they important?

4. 4.

   Why was Chandashoka a well-deserved nickname for Ashoka?

5. 5.

   'A long time ago, in the third century BC, a young woman was sailing to a faraway island. She wore patched robes and had a shaved head. Her brother was waiting for her on the island. They were both on a mission.'

   1. Who is this 'young woman' being referred to here? Who is her brother?
   2. Where were they going?
   3. Briefly explain the mission they were on.
6. 6.

   'He swore to never wage another war again.'

   1. Who is 'he'?
   2. Why did he swear never to wage a war?