Question

Which BEST describes the origin of the religion of Buddhism?

a. It was brought by the Aryans from Central Asia.
b. It was based on traditional Dravidian beliefs.
c. It was developed by Siddhartha Gautama as a reform of Hinduism. dIt was the religion of the early civilizations of the Indus Valley.

Answer 1

C. It was developed by Siddhartha Gautama as a reform of Hinduism

Answer 2

The correct answer is c.

Siddhartha Gautama was troubled by all the suffering that surrounded him, so after intense medication, he became "enlightened." He understood the root of all suffering and how to achieve enlightenment, and began to teach others how to do the same.