Because it helped them gain money and popularity.
They can expand their colonies and if they expand and trade more then more people will know about trading. Expanding their colonies was inprotant and their rivals became less popular which caused decline in their trading
King Ashoka affected Mauryan empire. He became a Buddhist after he lost a fight and then ceased all military activities in the Mauryan empire and started constructing roads, schools, rest houses, hospitals, and wells for his people. He applied Buddhism in the way he ruled his empire.
Answer:
B and D
Explanation:
Historians have identified the basic characteristics of civilizations. Six of the most important characteristics are: cities, government, religion, social structure, writing and art.
