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in what geographic region were both buddhism and hinduism founded

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They were both founded in india. Hinduism originated from early Indo-Aryan religion and Hinduism is a branch of Hinduism although much more liberal. Also, Hinduism had what is known as a "caste system" which was pretty much social levels. The Brahmin priests being at the top, then warriors, then merchants and traders, then laborers, and finally the "untouchables". Buddhism is based on the idea that the ultimate goal is to reach Nirvana.

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