WORLD RELIGIONS

RELIGIONS

HINDUISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is FALSE about the spread of Hinduism?
A
It is flexible in its beliefs and practices.
B
Traders carried the religion to other lands throughout Asia who in turn helped spread it when they moved overseas.
C
People would adhere to the same traditions and prayer services, which meant people across the world would worship at the same time. Therefore the unification of all Hindus spread the religion.
D
It is open to other religions and has helped shape India’s political system by guaranteeing religious freedom.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Both Buddhism and Hinduism teach a similar goal of liberation or spiritual enlightenment from the cycle of rebirths (samsara). Both religions accept that the escape from the cycle of rebirths or samsara is the highest goal of the spiritual life.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Vedic religion was influenced by local cultures and traditions adopted by Indo-Aryans as they spread throughout India. Vedic ritualism heavily influenced the rise of Hinduism, which rose to prominence after c. 400 BCE.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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