Question

After the Buddha's death, how did Buddhism spread?

Missionaries traveled around Asia and taught people about Buddhism.

Missionaries traveled around Asia and taught people about Buddhism.

Asian governments heard about the Buddha and required people to become Buddhists.

Asian governments heard about the Buddha and required people to become Buddhists.

Doctors throughout Asia began to encourage their patients to meditate if they were ill.

Doctors throughout Asia began to encourage their patients to meditate if they were ill.

The Buddha's children wrote books about his life and had them distributed throughout Asia.

Answer 1

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Monks and followers of the Buddha also played a key role in spreading Buddhism by establishing monasteries, universities, and meditation centers across Asia. They also translated Buddhist texts into different languages and taught people about the teachings of the Buddha. Trade routes, such as the Silk Road, also facilitated the spread of Buddhism to different regions. Over time, Buddhism evolved into different schools and traditions, such as Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, each taking root in different parts of Asia.