WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism is a good example of religion cultural diffusion. It reached China, due to cultural diffusion as it was favoured by the merchants along the silk roads, and therefore, was able to extend into China. Buddhism would be met with its patrons, as well harsh critics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Religions moved along the Silk Roads with the passage of goods, spreading beliefs and traditions throughout Asia and beyond. Religions varied from tribe to tribe among the nomads of the steppes, although there were many features in common.

Detailed explanation-3: -From its origin in India, Buddhism had spread south to Southeast Asia, taking roots in countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indo-China. Following the Silk Road, a network of routes used for trading, it headed north into the Himalayan Kingdoms, such as Nepal and Bhutan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cultural diffusion is the spreading of cultural traits, such as goods and ideas, from one culture to another, or within one culture. How did the Silk Road promote an exchange of goods and ideas? An ancient network of trade routes, the Silk Road promoted an exchange of goods and ideas between China and the West.

Detailed explanation-5: -Centuries after Buddhism originated in India, the Mahayana Buddhism arrived in China through the Silk Route in 1st century CE via Tibet, then to Korean peninsula in 3rd century during the Three Kingdoms Period from where it transmitted to Japan.