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Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism made a great impact on the Mauryan Empire. His conversion to Buddhism saved a lot of lives because of his new belief in ahimsa. Ashoka also sent out many Buddhist missionaries all over the country to spread the religion of Buddhism.
In ancient Sparta strength was admired and weakness was despised. The greatest virtue was bravery and the greatest honor was to die fighting in battle. The most serious crime for a Spartan was to retreat from battle.
The Dutch East India Company was a private company hired by the Dutch government to protect Dutch trade in and around the Indian Ocean.
The company wanted to shorten the lengthy and expensive voyage around the Cape of Good Hope.