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19 November, 01:17

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

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  1. 19 November, 02:13
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    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.
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