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 * Religion:**
 * Major religions are Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
 * Hinduism is not a unified religion but a mixture of many religions put together to from one major religion.
 * Buddhism is a religion that began in the fifth century
 * In 268 BC Asoka converted everything to Buddhism so there would be less violence and everyone could be happy this also spread the religion of Buddhism to other lands.
 * Asoka all though he is Buddhist he also was okay with people being in other religions.
 * Jainism one of the oldest religions along with Hinduism who's main purpose is the moral life of the individual.
 * Art:**
 * They had pillars of Asoka that were big and tall so everyone could see them. on top if the pillars there were sculptures of lions, elephants, or other symbols.
 * Also they considered caves holy and sometimes built temples inside of them.
 * The temples were usually covered in sculptures of Hindu Gods, legendary heros, and mythical creatures.
 * The pillars and stupa that were made out of stone were very important to the culture.
 * They also engraved symbols on the pillars and stupas.