Siddhartha Gautama,the founder of Buddhism,came to be known as the Buddha which means:
A)"the leader."
B)"the awakened one."
C)"son of God."
D)"the chosen one."

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Buddhism was founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama,a Nepalese prince who renounced his wealth to pursue an ascetic lifestyle and spiritual perfection.Siddhartha achieved nirvana but decided to remain on earth to teach his followers how they too could achieve this state of spiritual enlightenment.Siddhartha became known as the Buddha,which means "the awakened one."

Siddhartha Gautama,the Founder of Buddhism,came to Be Known as the Buddha