WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between Buddhism and Hinduism.
A
Buddhism denied the possibility of reincarnation.
B
Buddhism denied the need for a caste system, or social classes.
C
Buddhism denied that the spiritual world was more important than the real world.
D
Buddhism denied nirvana.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The Goal of Buddhism is to bring lasting, unconditional happiness. The Goal of Hinduism is freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth; and ultimately attain moksha or liberation from birth and rebirth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Even though traditional Buddhism emphasizes equality among people, it does not deny the caste system. In addition, its emphasis on people’s liberation in the religious sense does not deny social distinctions as the norm of organizations in society, as the Buddha himself was the founder of a monastic order.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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