WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One way in which Hinduism differs from the other major religions is
A
it has no single founder.
B
it has developed fairly recently.
C
it has not attracted many followers.
D
believers rely on a single sacred book.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike Christianity or Buddhism, Hinduism did not develop from the teachings of a single founder. Moreover, it has diverse traditions, owing to its long history and continued development over the course of more than 3000 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike Buddhism, Jainism, or Sikhism, Hinduism has no historical founder. Its authority rests instead upon a large body of sacred texts that provide Hindus with rules governing rituals, worship, pilgrimage, and daily activities, among many other things.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism and Hinduism agree on karma, dharma, moksha and reincarnation. They are different in that Buddhism rejects the priests of Hinduism, the formal rituals, and the caste system. Buddha urged people to seek enlightenment through meditation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most notable distinction from Hindu are the Ayyavazhi religion’s concepts of good, evil and dharma. Hindus view Vedas, Gita, and other texts from the Shastra as canonical scriptures, instead of the Akilam.

Detailed explanation-5: -"Hinduism is a living religion without one single dogma. It is living and changing all the time, and many different stories can be told in different ways. The images of gods are tools to help mankind on its journey through life.

Detailed explanation-6: -Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic, with one omnipotent and omniscient deity. Hinduism allows for the worship of numerous, powerful gods and goddesses. Buddhism and Daoism also accept the existence of multiple divine beings in various forms and incarnations.

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