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QuizMultiple Choice

The Rise of Judaism — Unit test

Question 15 • FL-2109310-World History Sem 1 - Flex

What caused Siddhartha Gautama to seek wisdom?

Answer
A
He was taught the customs of the peoples he met travelling India.
B
He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.
C
He was converted to Buddhism by Emperor Ashoka.
D
He sought enlightenment after growing up in poverty.

Explanation

Siddhartha Gautama was troubled by the suffering he encountered, including sickness, old age, and death. He left his sheltered life to seek wisdom that could explain suffering and show how to overcome it. Therefore, the correct choice is “He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.”

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