Multiple choice

On what 3 principles were Asoka's moral laws based?

  1. ahisma, tolerance, and welfare of the people

  2. ahimsa, intolerance, and welfare of the people <span id="_wysihtml5-undo" class="_wysihtml5-temp">

  3. ahimsa, tolerance, and welfare of the animals

  4. There were only 2 principles
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Asoka's Dhamma was based on three core principles: ahimsa (non-violence), tolerance of all religions and sects, and welfare of the people. Option B incorrectly states intolerance, while option C changes welfare of people to animals. There were indeed 3 principles.

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