Explorers from this country were the first to sail around the southern coast of africa and reach india
controlled the spice trade between the far east and europe
first european country become involved in the african slave trade

the list above is describing which european country?

a. great britain
b. italy
c. spain
d. portugal

the answer is D.  Portugal

Explanation:

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.

answer; ///i believe the correct answer is the empire state building;