Even though his armies were victorious, why did Ashoka feel remorse after the Battle of Kalinga?
a. He lost a large part of his empire.
b. The massive slaughter on both sides weighed heavily on his mind.
c. It brought the Mauryan dynasty to an end.
d. A new independent country had been created.
e. He was forced to execute the king of Kalinga, who had fought bravely.
b
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a. Spain and England b. France and England c. Spain and Portugal d. Portugal and England e. England and Holland
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a. the Vatican. b. Florence. c. Bologna. d. Rome. e. Naples.