Section: World History I

32) Who was the Indian ruler greatly responsible for the spread of Buddhism from India throughout Asia?

1. Asoka
2. Chandragupta Maurya
3. Laozi
4. Mohenjo Daro

Asoka became so disgusted by the cruelty of warfare during his ascent to the throne, he adopted the peaceful doctrines of Buddhism and declared that his further conquests would be of religion, sending missionaries throughout Asia.