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Chapter 8: China
Learning Target 7.20
Learning Target 7.20
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I can describe the reunification of
China under the Tang Dynasty
and reasons for the cultural
diffusion of Buddhism.
Buddhism in China
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 Buddhism teaches that the way to find truth is to
give up all desires for things.
 The religion was brought to China by traders and
missionaries.
 It attracted many Chinese seeking comfort and peace
during and after China’s civil wars.
 It spread throughout China; many rulers feared
Buddhism’s growing influence and worried that
Chinese traditions and customs would be lost
(including Confucianism).
Spread of Buddhism
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 Cultural diffusion is the
process of spreading
ideas, languages, and
customs from one culture
to another.
 Chinese Buddhists
brought their religion to
Korea in the A.D. 300s.
 It attracted many
followers in Korea.
 Buddhism later spread
from Korea to the nearby
islands of Japan.
Neo-Confucianism
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 Tang and Song Dynasty rulers worked to bring Confucius
ideas back to a respected position in Chinese society.
 One reason this new Confucianism was created was to
stop the growing influence of Buddhism.
 Neo-Confucianism taught…
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You should be concerned about this world and the afterlife.
You should be active in society and help others.
You should remember to respect your ancestors.
You would find peace of mind if you followed the teachings
of Confucius.