In the divisions within Buddhism, those who followed the school of Theravada believed in
A. the importance of strict attention to personal behavior as a means to escape the wheel of life.
B. a bodhisattva helping someone to achieve Nirvana.
C. the divinity of Buddha.
D. the possibility of only one reincarnation for each soul.
E. the Twelve Fold Path.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).