6. Some people say that cultural homogenization can be said to be both
a positive and a negative force. How can cultural homogenization be
considered a positive and a negative force?
A. It forces people to be more alike while giving them greater choices in
access to products, information, and ideas.
B. It allows people to express their cultural identity as individuals while
reducing their standard of living.
C. It gives people more consumer products but a less sustainable future.
D. It gives people greater access to the benefits of popular culture while
reducing their overall quality of life.

B. It allows people to express their cultural identity as individuals while

reducing their standard of living.

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.