🌍ap world history: modern review

Buddhism in East Asia

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The influence and spread of Buddhist religious and philosophical traditions throughout East Asian regions via exchange networks.

AP course connection

Topic 2.5: 2.5 Cultural Effects of Trade

Unit 2

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