How did the race for technological and military superiority become a public relations war?

Why did leaders such as siddhartha gautama abandon hinduism to createbuddhism around 500 bce:

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed.b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources.c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.

How we’re working women affected after the war