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What was widely accepted before the emergence of large kingdoms?
What was widely accepted before the emergence of large kingdoms?
- The idea of every living thing passing through cycles of birth and rebirth (correct)
- The rejection of the caste system
- The concept of a single, unchanging god
- The belief in social privileges based on personal achievements
What did the teachings of Buddha and the Jainas emphasize?
What did the teachings of Buddha and the Jainas emphasize?
- Believing in the supremacy of a single caste
- Embracing the idea of social privileges based on birth
- Worshiping multiple gods and goddesses
- Overcoming social differences and breaking the cycle of rebirth (correct)
What was a reason for people turning to the teachings of Buddha or the Jainas?
What was a reason for people turning to the teachings of Buddha or the Jainas?
- Discomfort with the idea of social privileges based on birth (correct)
- Belief in the supremacy of a single deity
- Desire to reinforce the caste system
- Interest in promoting social differences
What did some people find attractive during the emergence of towns and empires?
What did some people find attractive during the emergence of towns and empires?
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What did many learned texts focus on?
What did many learned texts focus on?
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