HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Buddhists believed in many gods
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The Buddha traveled to many places
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Buddhism treated all people equally
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Buddhist poetry was beautiful
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Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism appealed to people of lower castes because it emphasized individuals’ path to enlightenment and salvation, which could be attained in this life.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. The founders of Hinduism and Buddhism are both unlike most major religions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism is built on the belief that all men are created equal. This is why Buddhism rejects the caste system. The Buddha was a fervent believer in the qualities a human had to offer, and not their caste.
Detailed explanation-4: -The social caste system as described by Hindu Dharma was likely one of the biggest factors in the development of Buddhism. Buddhism developed in reaction to the established religion in India at the time-Hinduism (Brahminism).
Detailed explanation-5: -There is idol worship in both Buddhism (Mahayana) and Hinduism. Both Buddhism and Hinduism give equal rights to men and women. Atheists can take part in religious activities, there will be no restrictions. Both the religions originated from Indian Subcontinent.