Over the Course of the Three Centuries After the Fall

question 13

Multiple Choice

Over the course of the three centuries after the fall of the Han and before the rise of the Sui Dynasty,

• A) China experienced a period of tranquility and order.
• B) Confucianism grew in popularity.
• C) Buddhism developed a much wider following among the Chinese people.
• D) Daoism disappeared in China.
• E) Islam made its first appearance in China.

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