9. Answer the following

1. What did Ashoka do to spread Buddhism? (Write any three points)

Ashoka sent his son and daughter Sanghamitta to Srilanka to propagate . He also sent missionaries to West Asia, , and Eastern Europe to spread the message of .

The Dhamma-mahamattas was a new cadre of officials created by . Their job was to spread dhamma all over the empire. Ashoka held the third Buddhist council at his capital pataliputra.

2. Write any three causes for the rise off Magadha.

The Causes for the Rise of Magadha.

Magadha was located on the lower part of the plain. The plain was fertile which ensured the rich yield. This provided regular and substantial income to the state.

The thick forests supplied timber for the construction of buildings and elephants for the . The abundance of natural resources especially iron enabled them to equip themselves with made of iron.