What was the political influence of Buddhism in the Tang Empire?
a. It taught strict obedience to a hierarchy.
b. It taught oneness with nature.
c. It accorded emperors the spiritual function of welding the people into a harmonious society.
d. It taught that the king was descended from a god.
e. It taught the Chinese tolerance for all peoples.
ANSWER:
c
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