Question

What is one of the factors that helped Buddhism spread through China? A.Theravada Buddhism enabled all worshipers to achieve nirvana. B.Shi Huangdi appointed Buddhist monks to run his government. C.Mahayana Buddhism offered escape from suffering and the promise of achieving salvation. D.A collection of the Buddha’s teachings was translated into Chinese.

Answer 1

D. A collection of the Buddha’s teachings was translated into Chinese.

Explanation:Just took the test!!

Answer 2

The correct answer is alternative D: "A collection of Buddha's teachings was translated into Chinese."

It is believed that Buddhism came to China via the Silk Road, and that traveling Buddhist monks would have brought the beliefs to China, and translated Buddha's teaching to Chinese, so that the people in the area could learn.

There are records of Buddhism in China as early as the 2nd Century CE.