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    Buddhism began in northern India in the 6th century BCE when Siddhartha Gautama, at age 29, left his palace to seek enlightenment after witnessing human suffering. He achieved nirvana and taught about karma, the universal law of cause and effect. The Mauryan emperor Asoka embraced Buddhism and instituted reforms including building hospitals and trees that could have been popular like ensuring medical care for people.

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    Buddhism began in northern India in the 6th century BCE when Siddhartha Gautama, at age 29, left his palace to seek enlightenment after witnessing human suffering. He achieved nirvana and taught about karma, the universal law of cause and effect. The Mauryan emperor Asoka embraced Buddhism and instituted reforms including building hospitals and trees that could have been popular like ensuring medical care for people.

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    Buddhism and Early kingdom

    Ex.1: Write short answers to the questions below.


    a) When and where did Buddhism begin?
    _______________________________________________________
    b) Why did Siddhartha leave his palace? How old was he?
    _______________________________________________________
    c) Briefly explain what is meant by ‘karma’.
    _______________________________________________________
    d) Which one of Asoka’s reforms could have been most popular
    with the common people?
    _______________________________________________________

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