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The Silk Road

Question 7 • FL-2109010-M/J World History B

Why is Buddhism an example of cultural diffusion along the Silk Road?

Answer
A
Monks from India spread Buddhism to China.
B
Chinese people converted to Buddhism to trade.
C
Most traders along the route practiced Buddhism.
D
Buddhism included trading as part of its tradition.

Explanation

Cultural diffusion happens when ideas or beliefs spread from one culture to another. Buddhist monks traveled from India to China along the Silk Road and introduced Buddhism there, so the belief spread between regions. This makes “Monks from India spread Buddhism to China” the correct choice.

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