1. Which of the following was NOT a factor in the decline of Buddhism in India?
A. Hinduism’s increasing appeal
B. Buddhism’s reinforcement of the Indian caste system
C. Hinduism’s increasing religious ardor
D. The growing attractiveness of bhakti to the Indian masses
is it B
2. In India, Muslims:
A. destroyed the caste system.
B. converted many lower caste Hindus to Islam.
C. gave up the tradition of purdah which they practiced elsewhere.
D. converted to Buddhism in large numbers between 800 and 930 C.E.
is it B
3. The Burmese and Thai originally came from, respectively:
A. Manchuria and Taiwan.
B. Tibetan highlands and southwestern China.
C. Sinkiang and Nepal.
D. South India and Honshu.
is it B
1 agree B
2 agree B
3 agree B
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1. No, it is not B. Buddhism's reinforcement of the Indian caste system was a factor in the decline of Buddhism in India.
2. Yes, it is B. Muslims in India converted many lower caste Hindus to Islam.
3. No, it is not B. The Burmese and Thai originally came from, respectively, South India and Honshu.
To answer these questions, we can analyze the given options and eliminate the factors that were not associated with the decline of Buddhism in India, or identify the correct origins of the Burmese and Thai people.
1. Which of the following was NOT a factor in the decline of Buddhism in India?
A. Hinduism’s increasing appeal - This is a possible factor in the decline of Buddhism as Hinduism gained popularity among the Indian population.
B. Buddhism’s reinforcement of the Indian caste system - This is a possible factor in the decline of Buddhism. The caste system was ingrained in Indian society, and Buddhism challenging it could have caused resistance.
C. Hinduism’s increasing religious ardor - This is a possible factor in the decline of Buddhism. As Hinduism became more fervent, it may have attracted people away from Buddhism.
D. The growing attractiveness of bhakti to the Indian masses - This is a possible factor in the decline of Buddhism. Bhakti, a devotional form of Hinduism, gained popularity among the Indian masses and could have drawn people away from Buddhism.
Based on the options given, the answer is B. Buddhism's reinforcement of the Indian caste system was not a factor in the decline of Buddhism in India.
2. In India, Muslims:
A. destroyed the caste system - This is not accurate. Although the presence of Islam influenced Indian society in various ways, it did not directly result in the destruction of the caste system.
B. converted many lower caste Hindus to Islam - This is a possible outcome of Islamic influence in India. The conversion of lower caste Hindus to Islam did occur, but it is not the only consequence of Muslim presence in India.
C. gave up the tradition of purdah which they practiced elsewhere - This statement does not accurately reflect the practice of purdah within the context of Indian Muslims.
D. converted to Buddhism in large numbers between 800 and 930 C.E. - This statement is not accurate. During this time period, Islam was firmly established in India, and the conversion to Buddhism by Muslims did not occur en masse.
Based on the options given, the answer is B. Muslims converting many lower caste Hindus to Islam is the most accurate statement.
3. The Burmese and Thai originally came from, respectively:
A. Manchuria and Taiwan - This is an incorrect statement. The origins of the Burmese and Thai people are not from Manchuria and Taiwan.
B. Tibetan highlands and southwestern China - This is a possibility as the Tibetan highlands and southwestern China could be the origins of these populations.
C. Sinkiang and Nepal - This is an incorrect statement. The origins of the Burmese and Thai people are not from Sinkiang and Nepal.
D. South India and Honshu - This is an incorrect statement. The origins of the Burmese and Thai people are not from South India and Honshu.
Based on the options given, the answer is B. The Burmese originally came from the Tibetan highlands, and the Thai originally came from southwestern China.