Why was
the creation of sacred texts important to the spread of Hinduism?
• A. The texts directed Hindus to conquer other civilizations militarily
and impose Hinduism on them.

B. The texts described the ways
Hindus could convert to Buddhism.

C. The texts provided a formal written basis for Hinduism that other
civilizations could study.
• D. The texts provided the basis for the eventual evolution of
Hinduism into Buddhism