Buddhism's decline in India led to what outcome?

• A. It was absorbed into Hinduism
• B. It spread to Europe
• C. It became the state religion
• D. It migrated to China

Answer: (B)

When Buddhism declined in its homeland, its influence didn’t vanish; it spread outward along ancient trade routes into other regions. The most lasting diffusion happened into East and Southeast Asia. In China, Buddhism established deep roots and later shaped traditions across Korea, Japan, and various parts of Southeast Asia as well. This pattern shows why the idea of migration to China captures the main historical outcome: the faith moved beyond India and took hold in broader Asia. It didn’t simply vanish into Hinduism, become a state religion in India, or spread widely to Europe in the early periods.