HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Which two major religions started as part of the Ancient Indian civilization?
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Hinduism and Catholicism
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Islam and Polytheism
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Hinduism and Buddhism
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Judaism and Christianity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient India gave birth to two major world religions, Hinduism and Buddhism. Both had common roots in the Vedas, a collection of religious hymns, poems, and prayers composed in the Sanskrit language thousands of years ago.
Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism, in fact, arose out of Hinduism, and both believe in reincarnation, karma and that a life of devotion and honor is a path to salvation and enlightenment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in the Indian subcontinent and share a very long and uncomfortable relationship.
Detailed explanation-4: -Buddhism and the Buddha Buddhism developed in reaction to the established religion in India at the time-Hinduism (Brahminism).
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