Answer: I believe it is A.
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The Maurya empire worshiped Buddhism, Jainism, Ajikika, and Hinduism
Its true ! Because what I'm thinking is its the basis of Democracy .
I would say the Middle east. Specifically the region of the Holy Land (Jerusalem) in Palestine.
The main point of the crusades was the take that land into the possession of the Christians.
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