Question

During which centuries did several Buddhist pilgrims and scholars travel to China on the historic 'silk route'?

• A. First, second and third centuries AD
• B. Sixth and seventh centuries AD
• C. Fourth and fifth centuries AD
• D. Eighth and ninth centuries AD

Answer 1

Answer:

A. First, second and third centuries AD

Travel of Buddhist Scholars to China

• During the first, second, and third centuries AD, a significant period for cultural exchange, numerous Buddhist pilgrims and scholars journeyed from India to China.

• These travels were facilitated by the ancient Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting the East and West.

• This era marked the initial introduction and subsequent spread of Buddhism in China.

• Notable figures who traveled during or around this period include,