Question

How does the caste system relate to Buddhism being an effective universalizing religion?(1 point)
Responses

Buddhism rejects the caste system that traditionally excludes parts of society.
Buddhism rejects the caste system that traditionally excludes parts of society.

Buddhism embraced the caste system excluding women from the ability to attain enlightenment.
Buddhism embraced the caste system excluding women from the ability to attain enlightenment.

Buddhism incorporated parts of the caste system that gave Brahmins authority over adherents.
Buddhism incorporated parts of the caste system that gave Brahmins authority over adherents.

Buddhism rejected the caste system because it would make the King the head of the religion.

Answer 1

Buddhism rejects the caste system that traditionally excludes parts of society.

Explanation: By rejecting caste and the idea that birth determined spiritual status, Buddhism could attract people across social strata (lower castes, merchants, women), helping it spread as a universalizing religion.