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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.
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State whether the following statement is True or False.
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Textbook Keyword: Nirvana
Fill in the blanks.
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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 |
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| 9. Triratna | i. Buddhist Sect. |
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Enlightenment
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