Which of the Following Statements About the Reforms Instituted by Asoka

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the reforms instituted by Asoka is false?

• A)He relaxed some of the harsh laws regarding criminals.
• B)He abolished the death penalty.
• C)He prohibited animal slaughter in religious ceremonies.
• D)He enjoined his people to cultivate such virtues as obedience to parents.
• E)none of these choices

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Definitions:

Metaethics

The branch of ethics that seeks to understand the nature, scope, and meaning of moral judgment and language.

Ethical Pluralism

The belief that there can be multiple correct moral standpoints, and no single ethical perspective should dominate moral reasoning or policy-making.

Single Truth

The concept that there is only one correct or true answer or interpretation to a question or problem.

Ethical Absolutism

The belief in fixed, universal moral principles that apply to all situations and cultures, without exception.