Buddhism arose in India in the 500s B. C. E. when a prince, later to be known as the Buddha, began his quest for spiritual answers. Who was this prince?

A.

Siddhartha Gautama

B.

Mohandas Gandhi

C.

Dalai Lama

D.

Chandragupta Maurya

Option A. is correct

Explanation:

Buddhism was dominant in India in the past. However, today India's population consists of 1% Buddhist only. Buddhism arose in India in the 500s B. C. E. when a prince Siddhartha Gautama joined a group of ascetics who were searching for enlightenment. In the region, 'enlightened' people were called Buddha. So, Siddhartha was named as Buddha.