Ashoka's Dharma
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Q. Ashokas pillar inscriptions were in language and were written in the script.
- Pali
- Prakrit
- Kharosti
- Brahmi
Q. The Kalinga war prompted Ashoka to devote the rest of his life to _____ and _____.
- himsa, dharma-vijaya
- ahimsa, dharma-vijaya
- ahimsa, dig-vijaya
- himsa, dig-vijaya
Q. Ashoka's message to his people about dhamma is written in which language?
- Sanskrit
- Prakrit
- Hindi
- Urdu
Q. Mention the various means adopted by Ashoka to spread his message of Dhamma.
- Private counselling
- Messengers to foreign countries
- Inscriptions on rocks and pillars
- Dhamma mahamattas
Q. What did Ashoka do for his people after the Kalinga war?
- Started hospitals for both humans and animals.
- Built rest houses for travellers.
- Built vast network of roads.
- All of the above.
Q. Ashoka's pillar inscriptions were in language and were written in the script.
- Brahmi
- Kharosti
- Prakrit
- Pali
Q. What were the important ideals in Ashoka's Dhamma?
- Respect elders, teachers and parents
- Treat all creatures with compassion
- Respect each other's religions and beliefs
- All of the above
Q. Mention the various means adopted by Ashoka to spread his message of Dhamma.
- Private counselling
- Messengers to foreign countries
- Inscriptions on rocks and pillars
- Dhamma mahamattas
Q. Select the essence of Ashoka's Dhamma.
- Arrogance
- Violence
- Life of luxury
- Educating
illiterates - Speaking truth
- Respecting elders
- Religious
tolerance - Dishonesty
- Helping poor
Q. How did Ashoka spread his ideas to his subjects?
- Through Mahamattas
- Through Messengers
- All of the above
- Through rock edicts