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Emperor Ashoka sent many missionaries to spread ______.

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Buddhism

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Jainism

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Hinduism

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Christianity

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The correct option is A Buddhism
Emperor Ashoka sent many missionaries to spread Buddhism. Ashoka's missionaries were sent as far away as Greece and Thailand. His own son was sent to Sri Lanka.

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