Answer the following question with at least three complete sentences. be sure to use specific examples from the lessons in your answer. why were the ancient greeks known as great thinkers?

The ancient Greeks were known as great thinkers for their scientific and technological advances, philosophy, achievements in the arts/literature, cartography, and politics.

In science and medicine they had contributions such as the wheelbarrow, Hippocrates “the Father of Medicine’s” description of medical diseases and conditions, and Aristotle’s studies of the Solar System. The great philosophical thinkers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are still studied in the modern-day to make sense of the world in a non-religious way influencing many Western cultures.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.