Item Set - Spread of Buddhism

Which country did Buddhism originate?

• Japan

• India

•  Korea

• Thailand

Which statement best describes the relationship between the spread of Buddhism and the statues

•  The statues show that Buddhists acquired great wealth.

• The statues show that Buddhism was influenced by other religions from Asia.

• The statues show that Buddhists respected their monarchs.

• The statues show that Buddhism was adopted by people throughout Asia.

According to Han Yu, Source 3, which statement best explains how China was affected by the spread of Buddhism?

• The presence of Buddhism lengthened periods of peace in China.

• The teachings of Buddhism were rejected in public statements by Chinese leaders.

• The presence of Buddhism weakened the political authority of Chinese dynasties.

•  The teachings of Buddhism created a more democratic society in China.

Which statement best explains how people in regions where Buddhism spread were influenced by the religion?

•  It was introduced by foreign merchants and adopted by local people.

• It caused regional populations to migrate and be replaced by more powerful people.

•  It forced local populations to give up their religious and cultural beliefs.

•  It had little impact on most people and remained a religion only for the wealthy.