Question

Why did many people of the Mauryan Empire turn to Buddhism? They felt divided from Hindu priests and gods. They wanted the caste system to have more power. They rejected practices such as meditation. They believed in nonviolence, which was not an aspect of Hinduism.

Answer 1

The Answer is A: They felt divided from Hindu priests and gods.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hinduism had been in India for a long time before the Mauryan Empire. Hindu priests spoke Sanskrit when they conducted sacrifices. Not many Indian people spoke Sanskrit at this time. This caused a divide between the priests and the people. The people felt distant from the gods. As a result, many turned to Buddhism.

Answer 2

In india it was a big religion which means they would believe anything over it