Ashoka's Dhamma

Q. Does Dhamma and Dharma convey the same meaning?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Similar
4. Not enough information

Q. Ashoka's message to his people about dhamma is written in which language?

1. Prakrit
2. Sanskrit
3. Hindi
4. Urdu

Q. The Kalinga war prompted Ashoka to devote the rest of his life to _____ and _____.

1. himsa, dharma-vijaya
2. ahimsa, dharma-vijaya
3. himsa, dig-vijaya
4. ahimsa, dig-vijaya

Q. Mention the battle which changed Ashoka and inclined him towards dharma.

1. Battle of Panipat
2. Battle of Haldighati
3. Battle of Kalinga
4. Carnatic wars

Q. What were the important ideals in Ashoka's Dhamma?

1. Respect elders, teachers and parents
2. Treat all creatures with compassion
3. Respect each other's religions and beliefs
4. All of the above

Q. Ashoka's pillar inscriptions were in language and were written in the script.

1. Brahmi
2. Kharosti
3. Prakrit
4. Pali

Q. How did Ashoka spread his ideas to his subjects?

1. Through rock edicts
2. Through Messengers
3. All of the above
4. Through Mahamattas

Q. Select the essence of Ashoka's Dhamma.

1. Arrogance
2. Violence
3. Life of luxury
4. Educating
   illiterates
5. Speaking truth
6. Respecting elders
7. Religious
   tolerance
8. Dishonesty
9. Helping poor

Q. What did Ashoka do for his people after the Kalinga war?

1. Built vast network of roads.
2. Started hospitals for both humans and animals.
3. Built rest houses for travellers.
4. All of the above.