• Mauryan Emperor Asoka incorporates Buddhist

ideas into his laws.

• Constantine legalizes Christianity throughout

his empire.

• Prince Vladimir forces Russians to become

Eastern Orthodox Christians.

Which generalization can be made based on these

statements?

(1) Religions have had little impact on the

development of empires.

(2) Many political leaders discouraged religious

toleration.

(3) Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief

systems.

(4) Christianity has been a dominant force in

Europe and India.