Question
Why did many people turn to Buddhism during the Age of Division in China?(1 point)
Responses
Buddhism’s belief in reincarnation and enlightenment were welcome in a time of war.
Buddhism’s belief in reincarnation and enlightenment were welcome in a time of war.
Buddhism’s belief in nonaction and embracing the flow of nature allowed people to gain respite from the horrors of war.
Buddhism’s belief in nonaction and embracing the flow of nature allowed people to gain respite from the horrors of war.
Buddhism’s emphasis on social responsibility and hierarchy provided the promise of social order in a time of chaos.
Buddhism’s emphasis on social responsibility and hierarchy provided the promise of social order in a time of chaos.
Buddhism’s emphasis on strong laws and harsh punishments promised to bring central authority back to China.
Responses
Buddhism’s belief in reincarnation and enlightenment were welcome in a time of war.
Buddhism’s belief in reincarnation and enlightenment were welcome in a time of war.
Buddhism’s belief in nonaction and embracing the flow of nature allowed people to gain respite from the horrors of war.
Buddhism’s belief in nonaction and embracing the flow of nature allowed people to gain respite from the horrors of war.
Buddhism’s emphasis on social responsibility and hierarchy provided the promise of social order in a time of chaos.
Buddhism’s emphasis on social responsibility and hierarchy provided the promise of social order in a time of chaos.
Buddhism’s emphasis on strong laws and harsh punishments promised to bring central authority back to China.
Answers
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Many people turned to Buddhism during the Age of Division in China primarily because **Buddhism’s belief in nonaction and embracing the flow of nature allowed people to gain respite from the horrors of war.** The turmoil and suffering caused by constant conflict led individuals to seek solace in spiritual teachings that offered peace and a way to cope with the chaos surrounding them.