In 838,why Was the Japanese Monk Ennin Sent by the Emperor

question 55

Multiple Choice

In 838,why was the Japanese monk Ennin sent by the emperor as part of a delegation to China?

• A)to learn the reason for Tang China's success. 
• B)to keep many Chinese customs and ideas from being known outside the area.
• C)to spy on the Chinese military in advance of a Japanese invasion. 
• D)to learn more about Chinese Hinduism.  
• E)none of these choices. 

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