What caused Siddhartha Gautama to seek wisdom?

A. He was taught the customs of the peoples he met travelling India.

B. He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.

C. He was converted to Buddhism by Emperor Ashoka.

D. He sought enlightenment after growing up in poverty.

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Jeremy Kim

4 May, 16:24

What caused Siddhartha Gautama to seek wisdom?

A. He was taught the customs of the peoples he met travelling India.

B. He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.

C. He was converted to Buddhism by Emperor Ashoka.

D. He sought enlightenment after growing up in poverty.

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Luis Gutierrez · Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

Siddhartha Gautama was born in to Royal family so he did not suffer poverty, can exclude answer D

Emperor Ashokas Time came after Lord Buddha so can Exclude Answer 3.

Answer is B since as a prince of the royal family he saw a lot of suffering that people who are less fourtunate underwent.

What caused Siddhartha Gautama to seek wisdom?A. He was taught the customs of the peoples he met travelling India.B. He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.C. He was converted to Buddhism by Emperor Ashoka.D. He sought enlightenment after growing up in poverty.

What caused Siddhartha Gautama to seek wisdom?

A. He was taught the customs of the peoples he met travelling India.

B. He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.

C. He was converted to Buddhism by Emperor Ashoka.

D. He sought enlightenment after growing up in poverty.