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1. How did Hinduism affect India’s social structure?
2. How might the notion of Karma affect the way people live in Hindu societies?
3. Compare & Contrast Buddhism &Hinduism?
4. How did the “Four Noble Truths” impact the societies of India, China, and other regions?
5. What role might trade have played in the spread of Buddhism?

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Step-by-step explanation:

During the Maurya and Gupta empires, the Indian culture and way of life were deeply influenced by Hinduism. Hinduism reinforced a strict social hierarchy called a caste system that made it nearly impossible for people to move outside of their social station.

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