Which of the following statements was true about the religious underpinnings of the Indianized Southeast Asian states?
A)They had become mainly Daoist by 1000 C.E.
B)They all exclusively adhered to Hindu values.
C)Buddhism determined the path they followed.
D)Although based on Hindu political thought, they afforded great privilege to Buddhists, who won over the masses.
E)Their religious orientations were entirely free of any external influences.

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The Indianized Southeast Asian states were based on Hindu political thought, but they also gave great importance to Buddhism, which won over the masses. So, option D is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as Daoism was not the main religion of Indianized Southeast Asian states. Option B is incorrect as they did not exclusively adhere to Hindu values. Option C is also incorrect as although Buddhism was important and influential, it did not determine their path entirely. Option E is also incorrect as they were influenced by Indian religions and did not have entirely free religious orientations.

Which of the Following Statements Was True About the Religious