Which of the following was a direct result of the spread of Buddhism shown on the map?

(A) Indian princes and kings largely ceased their support of Buddhist monasteries by 600 (C) E. (B) Merchant activity between India and Southeast Asia increased. (C) Missionaries brought Buddhism outside of India via major trade routes. (D) Chinese emperors under the Tang Dynasty passed decrees banning Buddhist practices.Explanation: The map only shows the geographic spread of Buddhism, so eliminate answer choices that the map does not directly support, namely (A), (B), and (D). While unsatisfying, the map does support the fact that Buddhism spread to nations that had trading links with India.