Which of the following is the most likely way that the religion of Buddhism was spread?
A.
eastward along the Silk Road
B.
northward along the Amber Road
C.
southward along the Saharan trade route
D.
westward along Roman trade networks
A. eastward along the Silk Road
Buddhism spread from its origins in India eastward along the Silk Road, reaching countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and eventually Southeast Asia. The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, allowing for the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. Buddhism was able to spread along these trade routes through the interactions between merchants, travelers, and scholars from different regions.