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AP World History Exam Prep

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Which of the following statements is true about Zen Buddhism?
  1. It placed heavy emphasis upon a heavenly afterlife, which appealed to the lower classes.
  2. Zen Buddhism began in Japan and then traveled to China and Korea.
  3. It became highly popular among the Japanese samurai.
  4. It had little to no impact on Japan and Japanese culture.
Explanation
Answer - C - Zen Buddhism became highly popular among the Japanese samurai.

Key Takeaway: Zen prefers experiential realization through meditation and dharma practice, rather than knowledge of theory and rhetoric. Zen originated in China as Chan Buddhism, in the Shaolin Temple, and then spread to Japan. The aim of Zen practice is to discover a Buddha-nature within each person through meditation and mindfulness of daily experiences. The samurai warriors found great resonance with the emphasis on austerity and simplicity.
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