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danielfitts88

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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.

Question 2

How did Sima Qian justify the overthrow of the Shang by the Zhou?
 
  a. The Zhou won a great battle against the Shang and mutilated the Shang bodies.
  b. The Zhou united many minor kings for the attack on the Shang.
  c. The Shang had lost their divinity.
  d. The Shang ruler had obtained a Mandate of Heaven from the gods.
  e. The Shang ruler was corrupt and decadent.


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cdmart10

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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danielfitts88

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Reply #2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 4, 2018
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