Question 17. A) <em><u>Buddhism</u></em>, is the fourth largest religion of the world; it grew thanks to the missionaries that spread the traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices from Ancient India to much of Asia. It was first widespread by one of the branches of Buddhism (Theravada or "The School of Elders") in Sri Lanka and South Asia.
Question 20. B) <em><u>Mandate of heaven </u></em>is a Chinese political and religious doctrine used to justify the rule of the King of China. It was first used to support the rule of the kings of the Zhou Dynasty.
A creator deity or creator god (often called the Creator) is a deity or god responsible for the creation of the Earth, world, and universe in human mythology. In monotheism, the single God is often also the creator.
The Portuguese sailors hunted and killed them for meat. Since the birds were flightless and fearless and did not make any attempts to flee, the sailors slaughtered them in large numbers.
