Which of the following regions would be most likely to seek more political autonomy from the central government?
a. a city with an ethnically homogeneous population that is located close to the capital city
b. an island with a muslim majority that is part of an island state with a majority christian population
c. a state that is isolated from its neighbors by a large mountain range
d. a state that is made up of a single island with a population that has a little diversity
e. a city with a government that shares power equally with the central government

While both B and C are likely answers, B. An island with a Muslim majority that is part of an island state with a majority Christian population is the best answer as depending on the fervor of the Muslim majority, they may seek to institute sharia law.

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.

idk if you found them already or not but you probably did but the one closer to sea level is raleigh.