Question

Filled with remorse about his life of cruel conquest, he converted to Buddhism and sent Buddhist missionaries throughout eastern Asia.
Who does this describe?



A.
Siddhartha Gautama


B.
Indra


C.
Confucius


D.
Asoka

Answer 1

It's Asoka. He was actually a very cruel warrior and ruthless ruler. But he was filled with regret and guilt. Therefore, hearing about the religion of Buddhism, he converted, hoping to find a path of redemption. He is known as the first Buddhist Emperor.

This is the link to a Crash Course lesson that'll help you understand the concept in depth:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5uqE3C9w

Hope I helped :)

Answer 2

Asoka was filled with remorse about his life of cruel conquest, he converted to Buddhism and sent Buddhist missionaries throughout eastern Asia.
Ashoka the Great was an Indian ruler of the Maurya Dynasty who controlled nearly all of the Indian subcontinent .