Question

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read the following paragraph, and then answer the question that follows:
during the reign of the mauryas, ashoka played an important role in spreading buddhism across india. he sent buddhist missionaries to several countries, including the hellenistic countries in the middle east. he encouraged the construction of temples and schools to promote buddhism. soon buddhism spread to the different parts of the country. the guptas promoted hinduism. they strictly practiced the hindu rituals and traditions. eventually hinduism became the dominant religion in india and influenced every section of gupta society
based on the passage, what are two similarities between buddhism and hinduism?
both religions served as a unifying force for the empires.
both religions were promoted by the ruling emperors.
both religions were spread through missionary activities.
both religions promoted justice for all parts of society.

Explanation:

• Both religions were promoted by the ruling emperors: Ashoka promoted Buddhism (sent missionaries, encouraged temple/school construction). The Guptas promoted Hinduism (strictly practiced Hindu rituals/traditions).
• Both religions served as a unifying force for the empires: Buddhism spread across India under Ashoka (unifying through a common religion). Hinduism became dominant in India under the Guptas and influenced every section of Gupta society (unifying through a dominant religion).

Answer:

Both religions served as a unifying force for the empires, Both religions were promoted by the ruling emperors.