Which of the following was not true about religious practice in Southeast Asia?
A. Buddhism and Hinduism were never in competition in the region.
B. Rulers used either Hinduism or Buddhism to gain a political advantage.
C. Hinduism served to fortify the positions of the upper class.
D. Theravada Buddhism became a dominant religious force in much of the region.
E. Daoism did not become a major movement in Java or Sumatra.
Answer: A
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