The process of mummification the body by using perfumes and oils. a. warms b. preserves c. reattaches d. decomposes

The founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, was born circa 563 BCE into a wealthy family. Gautama rejected his life of riches and embraced a lifestyle of asceticism, or extreme self-discipline. After 49 consecutive days of meditation, Gautama became the Buddha, or “enlightened one”. He made this announcement in public at about 528 BCE and gained a group of disciples who became Buddhist monks and traveled throughout northern India spreading his teachings.

Note: Buddhism has a strong individualistic component: everyone has responsibility for their own happiness in life.