Concept:Mahayana Buddhism introduced the practice of making physical statues of Buddha, marking a shift from earlier symbolic representations.Explanation:Before Mahayana, Buddha’s presence was shown in sculptures only through symbols like footprints or the Bodhi tree. Around 1900 years ago, Mahayana Buddhism developed in northern India. Followers began creating actual statues of Buddha in centers like Mathura and Taxila. These statues showed Buddha in human form. Bodhisattvas were accepted as enlightened beings who chose to help others, not as unenlightened figures. Thus, Mahayana Buddhism directly promoted the making of Buddha statues.Answer:B. Statues of Buddha were made.