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Asoka's Major Pillar Edicts

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What does Ashoka's principle of protection of the people emphasize?

Promotion of individual rights over collective welfare

Ensuring the welfare and safety of his subjects (correct)

Encouragement of competitive politics among citizens

Support for harsh punishments for wrongdoers

Which of the following best defines 'Dhamma' according to Ashoka's edicts?

A minimum of sins and promotion of virtues like compassion and truthfulness (correct)

A doctrine focused only on religious practices

An ideology promoting war and conquest

A strict set of rules for rulers alone

What does the third edict warn against among the subjects?

Engaging in peaceful discussions

Cruelty, sin, harshness, pride, and anger (correct)

Practicing generosity and kindness

Promoting cultural diversity

What role were the Rajukas assigned according to Ashoka's edicts?

To spread Dhamma and monitor its practice every five years Signup and view all the answers

Which animals were highlighted in Ashoka's edicts regarding their protection?

Certain animals that should not be killed on specific days and those that should never be killed Signup and view all the answers

Which Major Rock Edict prohibits animal slaughter?

I Signup and view all the answers

Which Major Rock Edict emphasizes the responsibilities of the king towards the welfare of the people?

IV Signup and view all the answers

Which Major Rock Edict highlights tolerance towards all religions and sects?

V Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern addressed in Major Rock Edict III?

Slavery Signup and view all the answers

Which Major Rock Edict discusses Ashoka's remorse for his conquests?

X Signup and view all the answers

Which Major Rock Edict mentions the engraving of inscriptions across different regions?

XII Signup and view all the answers

Which Major Rock Edict is the largest inscription and focuses on the victory over Kalinga?

X Signup and view all the answers

Which Major Rock Edict highlights Asoka's first Dhamma Yatra?

VI Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Major Pillar Edicts

Asoka's principle of protection of the people
Defines dhamma as a minimum of sins, many virtues, compassion, liberality, truthfulness and purity
Avoiding practices of cruelty, sin, harshness, pride and anger among his subjects
Prescribe duties and responsibilities of Rajukas, who would go every five years to different parts of empire to spread Dhamma
List of animals and birds that should not be killed on certain days. Another list mentions animals that should never be killed. Describes release of 25 prisoners
Dhamma policy of the State (welfare of the people). Works done by Asoka for Dhamma Policy. He says that all sects desire both self-control and purity of mind. This edict only appears on the Delhi-Topra pillar.

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Explore the fundamental teachings of Asoka as outlined in his Major Pillar Edicts. This quiz covers the principles of dhamma, the responsibilities of Rajukas, and the ethical treatment of animals. Test your knowledge on the impact of Asoka’s policies on his empire and the welfare of the people.