What is the route by which Buddhism spread through Asia between 400 BCE and 800 CE?

a. India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Tibet.
b. India, China, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka.
c. India, Japan, Tibet, China, Sri Lanka
d. India, Tibet, China, Japan, Sri Lanka


a. India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Tibet.

Analysis:
a. Correct. Buddhism began in India, went next to Sri Lanka, then to China, Korea and Japan, and finally Tibet. , especially Map 5.1
b, c & d. Incorrect. Buddhism began in India, went next (not last) to Sri Lanka, then to China, Korea and Japan, and finally Tibet. , especially Map 5.1

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