Why did ashoka the great write his edicts
a. he was afraid of being forgotten and wanted to leave his mark on the world forever
b. he wanted to present a strong warning to those who might disobey him in the future
c. he wanted to teach others how o be as successful at running an empire as he was
d. he had adopted a new religion and wanted to encourage others to convert as well

b) to encourage free trade

for many centuries there were important factors which the economies of the muslim empires developed increasingly. they applied economic procedures in production, investment, finance, taxation and property. they used to tax certain goods (for example: harvest), they charged interest on money lent, they signed contracts with merchants; they relied on a common currency, and they used checks as well as promissory notes. with the money collected by means of taxation, the government provided the needy with an income. in addition, trading networks covered huge distances, so far regions started to have contact and exchange goods. this trade network covered areas of asia, africa and europe.