What Was Siddhartha Gautama's Status Before He Became the Buddha

question 42

Multiple Choice

What was Siddhartha Gautama's status before he became the Buddha?

• A)He was a king.
• B)He was wealthy.
• C)He was poor.
• D)He was known for his conquest of other countries.
• E)He was a merchant-seaman.

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