Q1. Give one word :
a) were appointed to spread Dhamma.
b) Dhamma means .
c) Ashoka’s main vision on Dhamma was .
d) war led to Ashoka’s change in vision on life.
e) Scripts were written in language.
Q2. What were the principles of Dhamma?
Q3. Discuss the measures taken to spread
Answers
A. In order to spread his dhamma, Ashoka appointed officials called Dharma Mahamattas who were required to explain Ashoka's dhamma to the people and supervise the moral life of the people.
B. Dhamma means 'to uphold', and therefore it is central to Buddhist belief as it 'holds up' the religion and Buddhists may also believe that it upholds the natural order of the universe. Dhamma is based upon the actions and teachings of the Buddha, which Buddhists are encouraged to follow.
C. Ashoka was able to rule over the vast and diverse Mauryan empire through a centralized policy of dharma that favoured peace and tolerance and that administered public works and social welfare. He likewise patronized the spread of Buddhism and art throughout the empire.
D. Ashoka was sad for killing many innocent people that so he became a Buddist and thus, his life changed. Ashoka invaded Kalinga in 261 B.C. In Kalinga War, 100,000 people died, 150,000 were wounded and made prisoners of war. ... Thus, the Kalinga War became a turning point in Ashoka's life. Hope you get the answer.
E. Konkani flourishes along the West coast of India, the Konkan, from Maharashtra, North and South Kanara in Karnataka and parts of Kerala.