Which of the following statements is an accurate description of both Buddhism and Hinduism?
A) the caste system was an outgrowth of Hinduism but became identified also with Buddhism
B) neither religion placed importance on the individual's efforts to seek release from rebirth
C) Nirvana was a major aspect of the belief system of both Buddhism and Hinduism
D) Both religions taught the importance of karma in affecting a person's fate
E) Buddhism made use of formal rituals, but Hinduism did not
Answer: D
8000 BCE - 600 CE
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