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Images of lions grace the capitals of many Buddhist buildings, most likely stemming from earlier examples from where?
  1. Greece
  2. Rome
  3. China
  4. Persia
Explanation
Answer - D - Images of lions grace the capitals on many Buddhist buildings, most likely stemming from earlier examples from Persia.

Key Takeaway: Lions appear on the many major Buddhist buildings, such as the Lion Capital from Sarnath. Most likely, the lions are an influence from earlier examples in Persia, such as at Persepolis. In Buddhist art, the lion appears as a symbol of the Buddha’s royalty.
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