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Which scripts were used across Ashoka's inscriptions?

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The correct answer is Brahmi, Kharosthi, Greek and Aramaic. Most Ashokan inscriptions use Brahmi; the northwest uses Kharosthi, and inscriptions in the Afghan region also employ Greek and Aramaic. Devanagari developed much later. A strong answer should connect the term or object with its precise source, location, ruler, regnal context, and administrative function.

ABrahmi, Kharosthi, Greek and Aramaic
BOnly Brahmi
CDevanagari and Brahmi
DOnly Kharosthi
Correct Answer: Brahmi, Kharosthi, Greek and AramaicYour Answer: A

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Correct answer: Brahmi, Kharosthi, Greek and Aramaic. Most Ashokan inscriptions use Brahmi; the northwest uses Kharosthi, and inscriptions in the Afghan region also employ Greek and Aramaic. Devanagari developed much later.

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