Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style?

a. Gandhara

c. Amaravati

b. Mathura

d. Gupta

Gandhara

This region was the stronghold of Buddhism and played an important role in the evolution of Mahayana doctrine. The region was very important for Buddhist art, especially sculpture, which combined the traditions of Indian style, Persian and Greco-Roman of Asia Minor.

The correct answer is this one: "a. Gandhara." The schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style is the Gandhara. Gandhara is also an ancient name for Peshawar, Pakistan. Gandhāra is the ancient term for the city and old kingdom of Peshawar.