Buddhism and Jainism Gained Popularity in the Late Vedic Period

question 31

Multiple Choice

Buddhism and Jainism gained popularity in the late Vedic period because

• A)they tapped into the wellspring of popular discontent with the status and ranking of Brahmins.
• B)there was more trade going on with China and missionaries were sent.
• C)naturalistic religions were felt to be more in keeping with the sky-gods of old.
• D)they offered insight or enlightenment as a path to salvation instead of rituals.
• E)each posited polygamy as an option.

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