SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Based on the map above and your knowledge of world history, why was Buddhism more popular outside the land of its origin than inside by the 15th century?
A
Hinduism absorbed many Buddhist tenets, so Buddhism faded as an important separate faith in India
B
Hindu political leaders persecuted Buddhist followers with such ferocity until the Buddhist faith disappeared in South Asia
C
Buddhist military forces fought major campaigns in nearby regions and forcefully established religious kingdoms outside India
D
The Theravada branch of Buddhism offered salvation for all, which expanded the faith’s appeal to nearby regions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism spread across Asia through networks of overland and maritime routes between India, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and China. The transmission of Buddhism to Central Asia and China corresponded with the development of the silk routes as channels for intercultural exchanges.

Detailed explanation-2: -Large Buddhist populations live in North Korea, Nepal, India and South Korea. China is the country with the largest population of Buddhists, approximately 244 million or 18.2% of its total population.

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