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प्रश्न
Why did Buddhism spread so rapidly?
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उत्तर
Buddhism spread rapidly because its teachings were very simple and it was taught in the language of the people. The patronage of two great emperors Ashoka and Kanishka made it a world religion. Its opposition to the caste system made it popular among the castes that were considered low.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
The tree under which Buddha attained Enlightenment is called ________.
State whether the following statement is True or False.
Buddha’s teachings are included in the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-Fold Path.
Textbook Keywords: Ashtangika marga
Match the column.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Moksha | a. Jain Religious Literature |
| 2. Svetambara | b. Mount Abu |
| 3. Dilwara Temple | c. Jain Sect |
| 4. Purvas and Angas | d. Buddhist religious literature |
| 5. Bodh Gaya | e. Sarnath |
| 6. Deer Park | f. Highest Goal of man's life |
| 7. Mahayana | g. Enlightenment |
| 8. Tripitakas and Jatakas | h. Three jewels of Jainism |
| 9. Triratna | i. Buddhist Sect. |
State whether the following is true or false.
Buddhism was taught in Prakrit.
State whether the following is true or false.
Buddhism is the main religion of people in south-east Asia, Tibet. China and Japan.
Choose the correct answer:
Buddha preached his first sermon in Deer Park in _________.
State whether the following is true or false.
Buddha established an order of monk called the Sangha.
This is an artwork showing a religious reformer who was born in Lumbini in the 6th century BCE.
Identify the religious reformer.
This is an artwork showing a religious reformer who was born in Lumbini in the 6th century BCE.
Why did his teachings appeal to the people?
