Which of the following ideas or philosophies spread widely as a result of ancient trade routes? (1 point)

buddhism

taoism

legalism

confucianism

The Answer is A: Buddhism

Trade routes, both maritime and overland, were the primary means by which Buddhist thought and imagery were conveyed from India, the birthplace of Buddhism, to other Asian countries. These ancient connecting routes provided an avenue for the religious, cultural, and artistic influences of Buddhism to reach the distant corners of the continent and beyond