Question

what religion, based on the principle of extreme simplicity, did mahavira develop?

○ buddhism

○ ascetism

○ hinduism

○ jainism

Explanation:

Mahavira is known as the founder of Jainism, which emphasizes extreme simplicity, non - violence, and ascetic practices. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, Asceticism is a practice rather than a religion founded by Mahavira, and Hinduism is a complex, ancient religion with multiple origins and not founded by Mahavira.

Answer:

D. Jainism