A major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism was that _______.

Buddhism denied the need for caste, rites, and sacrifice to achieve nirvana.

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Hinduism was monotheistic, and Buddhism was polytheistic

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Buddhism denied rebirth, reincarnation, and emphasized the real world.

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Buddhism encouraged its followers to renounce the political world.

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Hinduism taught respect for all living things and prohibited killing.

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The correct option is A Buddhism denied the need for caste, rites, and sacrifice to achieve nirvana.
Buddha strongly criticized blind faith in the traditional scriptures like Veda and many other prevalent practices in then society.

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A major difference between Buddhism and Hinduism was that _______.

The correct option is A Buddhism denied the need for caste, rites, and sacrifice to achieve nirvana.Buddha strongly criticized blind faith in the traditional scriptures like Veda and many other prevalent practices in then society.

The correct option is A Buddhism denied the need for caste, rites, and sacrifice to achieve nirvana.
Buddha strongly criticized blind faith in the traditional scriptures like Veda and many other prevalent practices in then society.