GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Buddhism appealed to a wider range of people than Hinduism because
A
Buddhists believed in many gods
B
The Buddha traveled to many places
C
Buddhism treated all people equally
D
Buddhist poetry was beautiful
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism has made a remarkable contribution to the political, social, religious and a cultural life of India. In social life Buddhism contributed egalitarianism. It raised voice against caste discrimination and social oppression. It helped in upliftment of women by making religion and education accessible to them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhist cosmology and Hindu cosmology share many similarities, Both cosmologies are cyclical and both accept that the universe goes through constant cycles of growth and destruction. Both traditions also accept that there are many different realms or worlds (lokas) other than the human realm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hinduism and Buddhism both accepted the law of Karma, Dharma, and Moksha and believed in a cycle of rebirth. Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in the existence of several hells and heavens or higher and lower worlds.

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