WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism, founded in the late 6th century B.C.E. by Siddhartha Gautama (the “Buddha"), is an important religion in most of the countries of Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hinduism has no founder, while Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of Buddhism. Gautama was born into a Hindu family before founding his new distinct faith. Upon reaching enlightenment, Gautama became known as The Buddha.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism itself started sometime in the fifth century BCE. We now think that the Buddha, who founded the religion, died sometime toward the year 400 BCE. As Buddhism developed, it spread beyond India. A number of different schools emerged.