AP DSC School Assistant Social Studies Model Test 3

Concept:Mahayana Buddhism introduced new practices, including the creation of Buddha statues, unlike earlier symbolic representation.Explanation:Earlier Buddhism showed Buddha's presence through signs like footprints or empty thrones.Around 1900 years ago, Mahayana Buddhism developed in northern India.This new form started making actual statues of Buddha in Mathura and Taxila.Bodhisattvas were accepted as enlightened beings who could help others.Thus, making Buddha statues became a key feature of Mahayana Buddhism.Answer:B. Statues of Buddha were made.