How did the fact that the ruler Ashoka became a follower of Buddhism affects the Mauryan Empire? It made people's lives better and brought peace to the empire.

It ended all religions except Buddhism in the empire.

It led to fierce wars between northern and central India.

It caused the empire to become weaker and prone to invasion.

Which statement best completes the diagram of the ways the different branches of government can limit each other's powers?

Which of the following discoveries would be most likely to cause a scientific paradigm shift? a. the discovery of more rings around uranus b. the discovery of a new pathogenic virus transmitted by mosquitoes c. the discovery that a dormant volcano is showing signs of activity d. the discovery of a new species of salamander in the amazon rainforest e. the discovery that excess heat is radiating from the center of the earth and causing global climate change

Which is the best description of how a scholarship differs from a federal education grant?