Question

Which of the following is an example of shrine that was created by both the Buddhist and Jain religions?

Pyramid
Stupa
Longhouse
Ziggurat

Answer 1

stupa is a Buddhist shrine used for meditation. Stupas are mounded or dome-shaped, and always include a path around the outside used for meditative walking. The Sanskrit root of stupa means "heap," and the oldest of these religious buildings resemble a heap of earth.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Stupa.

A Stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the ashes of Buddhist monks or nuns, used as a place of meditation and veneration in Buddhism. However, some Jain temples have also built stupas as they are considered sacred to both religions. The other options are not associated with either Buddhism or Jainism. The Pyramid is associated with ancient Egyptian religion, the Longhouse is a type of traditional housing used by Native American tribes, and the Ziggurat is a type of ancient Mesopotamian temple.