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20 pages in length. The legacy of the Silk Road is synonymous with Central Asia's overwhelming expansion of cultural, social, political and economic elements. That this particular stretch of throughway was established as a means by which to connect China with Europe and Western Asia illustrates the critical nature inherent to such a tremendous undertaking. Bringing such valuable commodities as precious metals and stones, glass, gold, ivory, jade, iron, furs, ceramics, bronze items and lacquer in addition to its namesake, this celebrated path brought what many contend to be the epitome of what came to represent China: the art and literature of Buddhism. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
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stretch of throughway was established as a means by which to connect China with Europe and Western Asia illustrates the critical nature inherent to such a tremendous undertaking. Bringing
such valuable commodities as precious metals and stones, glass, gold, ivory, jade, iron, furs, ceramics, bronze items and lacquer in addition to its namesake (The Silk Road), this celebrated path
brought what many contend to be the epitome of what came to represent China: the art and literature of Buddhism. "The most significant commodity carried along this route was
not silk, but religion. Buddhism came to China from India this way, along the northern branch of the route" (The Silk Road). II. FROM INDIA TO CHINA Historians
are not one hundred percent sure about the specific date when China was graced with the impact of Buddhism, however, the presence of the Silk Road between China, Central Asia
and India set the stage for a transmission of religion, art and literature that would ultimately help develop Chinas very cultural and social existence (Zwalf PG). The pilgrims and
missionaries who beat a constant path on this road were also instrumental in the eventual transmission, inasmuch as their travels enabled them to embark upon myriad experiences that would otherwise
never have existed. Being introduced to Buddhism by way of India in the 2nd century BC is thought to be the first exposure China had to what would soon
become its guiding force (Buddhism and Its Spread Along the Silk Road). More readily acknowledge with regard to Chinas first taste of Buddhism is the story of Mingdi, Hans emperor,
having a dream about Buddha in 68 AD. He instructed his administrator Cai Yin to set off on an expedition to Central Asia in order to gain more understanding
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