Arrival of Buddhism in China

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What impact did Buddhism have on Chinese architecture and art?

  • Influenced by Buddhist symbols and icons of the Buddha (correct)
  • Focused on preserving ancient Chinese architectural styles
  • Promoted the use of bright colors and intricate patterns
  • Adopted a minimalist approach to design

What was one of the teachings promoted by Buddhism in China?

  • Materialism and wealth accumulation
  • Warfare and conquest
  • Meditation and spiritualism (correct)
  • Exclusivity and intolerance

How did Emperor Wuzong view Buddhist temples during the Tang Dynasty?

  • As places to avoid taxes and civic duties (correct)
  • As sites of historical preservation
  • As centers of education and wisdom
  • As symbols of Chinese cultural pride

What was the consequence of Emperor Wuzong's actions on Chinese Buddhism?

<p>Experienced a great decline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Buddhism made it able to integrate with other belief systems in China?

<p>Extreme tolerance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Buddhism have on Chinese cultural views according to the text?

<p>Towards ethics, morality, and the individual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for translating hundreds of Buddhist texts and artifacts from India?

<p>Xuanzang (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Emperor Wuzong order during his reign that affected Chinese Buddhism significantly?

<p>Destruction of monasteries and temples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did karma influence societal behavior within Chinese Buddhism?

<p>Promoted social responsibility for actions' consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the general attitude towards foreign influences on ancient Chinese culture?

<p>Resistance to prominent foreign influences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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