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Explain the factors that influenced the spread of Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism,

Confucianism), including one way that geography affected the spread of the religions and
one reason that some religions spread further than others (Buddhism vs. Hinduism).

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They were all born in the Middle East

Buddhism originated in India, but began spreading quickly. When the Silk Road came along, it brought Buddhism to China. ... This trade distanced Buddhism and Hinduism. Then, Buddhism spread along the Indian Ocean trade route, spreading it further from India, and distancing itself from Hinduism.

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