8.
'Buddhism became one of the main religions of
China during the 7th and 8th centuries CE.' How
did this happen? (More than one option may be
correct.)
a. Buddhism was carried to China by the traders
who travelled along the Silk Route. Many of the
Indian merchants were Buddhists.
b. Kanishka, the powerful Kushana king, was a
great patron of Mahayana Buddhism. Under
him, Buddhism spread to different parts of Asia.
c. Some Chinese emperors like Emperor Ming
became interested in Buddhism. They helped
spread the religion by building Buddhist Viharas
and monasteries, and translating Buddhist
scriptures into the local languages.
d. Buddha travelled to China just before his death,
and many Chinese who heard him speak chose
to follow him.
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Some Chinese emperors like Emperor Ming
became interested in Buddhism. They helped
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