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The Han Dynasty — Unit test

Question 1 • IL-MS World History A

Why were people from lower castes drawn to Buddhism?

Answer
A
The Buddhist belief in equality appealed to them.
B
Buddhism allowed people from all castes to participate.
C
People from the lower castes were born into Buddhism.
D
People in the lower castes wanted to choose their own religion.

Explanation

Buddhism taught that a person’s worth and spiritual progress were not determined by caste. This belief in equality appealed to people in lower castes, who faced restrictions and disadvantages under the caste system. Therefore, the best answer is that the Buddhist belief in equality appealed to them.

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