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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes how Buddhism diffused from the Ganges River Valley in India?
A
Buddhism spread from India to East Africa.
B
Buddhism spread from India to China and Southeast Asia.
C
Buddhism overtook Hinduism to become the major religion of India.
D
Buddhism never became a major religion.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following best explains why Buddhism spread from India to China? China and India were linked by trade routes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism was spread outside India through the efforts of missionaries, scholars, trade, emigration, and communication networks. Foreign monks who travelled along the silk route between India and China were responsible for the spread of Buddhism at sub-elite levels.

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