Just as different interpretations of The Bible have led to different churches, different views or understandings of the Buddhas teachings as they've been passed down through time. At the same time I think different traditions respond to and interpret events and situations that never could have been imagined in the time of the Buddha.
Effect of Hinduism on Buddhism changed Buddhism to some extent. Also abduction of Tibet by china & destruction of Buddhist ancient buildings led to important changes.
It hasn't
Hindu Faith has changed by accepting some of Buddhism beliefs.
yes,he did because he was too much impressed by the teachings of buddhism.
by eating a lot of food
ashoka gave wars up and he only used the eightfold path to rule.
Hinduism was the backbone of Indian soceity. Than after Buddhism was founded by Lord Buddha and changed the path of Indian society.
In order to answer this, we would have to know what the 5 time periods to which you refer.
Back when Buddhism was created, nobody used keys. Doors were locked with a chain or were left unlocked. Therefore, nobody believed in it since it did not exist and the Buddhists haven't changed their ways.
through faith in Buddhism he changed the empire when he saw all his men die and when he saw blood
Actually Buddhism had and still has a significant effect on India. At one time Buddhism was the largest religion in India. This lasted for quite some time until Hindu priests used their political power to dampen the spread of Buddhism and cause it to decline. Regardless of ancient history, the Buddha's teachings were brought into Hinduism and the Buddha is still revered by Hindus as the ninth avatar of Vishnu.
to have faith in a higher power that created the world we live in today for the creation of the world is a work of art.