Which of the following accurately describes a difference in the long-term impact of zoroastrianism and the vedic religion?

a. zoroastrianism gave rise to daoism, whereas the vedic religion gave rise to islam.
b. zoroastrianism influenced christianity, whereas the vedic religion influenced hinduism.
c. zoroastrianism influenced buddhism, whereas the vedic religion influenced christianity.
d. zoroastrianism gave rise to buddhism, whereas the vedic religion gave rise to hinduism.

B. Zoroastrianism influenced Christianity, whereas the Vedic religion influenced Hinduism.

Explanation:

Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest practiced religions. This religion is believed to have influenced the Abrahamic religions, including Christianity. The influence can mostly be seen in the concepts of eschatology (the doctrine of the end of the world) and demonology. Similarly, the Vedic religion significantly influenced Hinduism and is in fact believed to be its predecessor.

d. direct