Question

What effect did Emperor Ashoka have on Buddhism?

A. He arrested and attacked Buddhists in his empire.
B. He led a reformation of the Buddhist religion.
C. He outlawed every religion except Buddhism.
D. He spread Buddhism to areas outside of India.

Answer 1

D. He spread Buddhism to areas outside of India.

Step-by-step explanation:

Buddhism spread throughout India and Asia following the Buddha's death. During the reign of Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire, Buddhism became an important religion in all of the lands controlled by that civilization.