Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, has caused this Dhamma edict to be written. Here (in my domain) no living beings are to be slaughtered or offered in sacrifice. Nor should festivals be held, for Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, sees much to object to in such festivals, although there are some festivals that Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, does approve of. What is the best summation of this statement? Group of answer choices A, The ruler has forbidden people from sacrificing animals and outlawed all festivals. B, The ruler has forbidden the eating of meat of animals at festivals C, The ruler has forbidden the killing of animals for religious rituals or festivals. This is not a prohibition on all festivals.   2, Everywhere within Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi's domain, and among the people beyond the borders, the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Satiyaputras, the Keralaputras, as far as Tamraparni and where the Greek king Antiochos rules, and among the kings who are neighbors of Antiochos, everywhere has Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, made provision for two types of medical treatment: medical treatment for humans and medical treatment for animals. Wherever medical herbs suitable for humans or animals are not available, I have had them imported and grown. Wherever medical roots or fruits are not available I have had them imported and grown. Along roads I have had wells dug and trees planted for the benefit of humans and animals. Which of the following is NOT a component of this edict? A, The ruler has ordered that these benefits are only available to his subjects. B, The ruler has ordered the digging of wells and planting of trees. C, The ruler has ordered the creation of gardens to grow medicinal plants.   3, Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, speaks thus: To do good is difficult. One who does good first does something hard to do. I have done many good deeds, and, if my sons, grandsons and their descendants up to the end of the world act in like manner, they too will do much good. But whoever amongst them neglects this, they will do evil. Truly, it is easy to do evil. Which of the following is a fair conclusion to draw from this edict? Group of answer choices A, Given our knowledge, this edict is likely influenced by Confucian philosophy B, Given our knowledge, this edict is likely influenced by Greek philosophy C, Given our knowledge, this edict is likely influenced by Buddhist philosophy

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1, Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, has caused this Dhamma edict to be written. Here (in my domain) no living beings are to be slaughtered or offered in sacrifice. Nor should festivals be held, for Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, sees much to object to in such festivals, although there are some festivals that Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, does approve of.

What is the best summation of this statement?

Group of answer choices
A, The ruler has forbidden people from sacrificing animals and outlawed all festivals.
B, The ruler has forbidden the eating of meat of animals at festivals
C, The ruler has forbidden the killing of animals for religious rituals or festivals. This is not a prohibition on all festivals.
 
2, Everywhere within Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi's domain, and among the people beyond the borders, the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Satiyaputras, the Keralaputras, as far as Tamraparni and where the Greek king Antiochos rules, and among the kings who are neighbors of Antiochos, everywhere has Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, made provision for two types of medical treatment: medical treatment for humans and medical treatment for animals. Wherever medical herbs suitable for humans or animals are not available, I have had them imported and grown. Wherever medical roots or fruits are not available I have had them imported and grown. Along roads I have had wells dug and trees planted for the benefit of humans and animals.

Which of the following is NOT a component of this edict?

A, The ruler has ordered that these benefits are only available to his subjects.
B, The ruler has ordered the digging of wells and planting of trees.
C, The ruler has ordered the creation of gardens to grow medicinal plants.
 

3, Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, speaks thus: To do good is difficult. One who does good first does something hard to do. I have done many good deeds, and, if my sons, grandsons and their descendants up to the end of the world act in like manner, they too will do much good. But whoever amongst them neglects this, they will do evil. Truly, it is easy to do evil.

Which of the following is a fair conclusion to draw from this edict?

Group of answer choices
A, Given our knowledge, this edict is likely influenced by Confucian philosophy
B, Given our knowledge, this edict is likely influenced by Greek philosophy
C, Given our knowledge, this edict is likely influenced by Buddhist philosophy
 
 
 
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C. The ruler has forbidden the killing of animals for religious rituals or festivals. This is not a prohibition on all festivals.
B. The ruler has ordered the digging of wells and planting of trees
C. Given our knowledge, this edict is likely influenced by Buddhist philosophy

 

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