A major reason that buddhism caught on in japan

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A major reason that Buddhism caught on in Japan in the 6th and 7th centuries is that

a) China forced the Japanese to convert.

b) the Emperor and his court became Buddhist.

c) new converts got a free introductory gift.

d) street-corner missionaries were very persistent.

e) Padmasambhava came and subdued the local deities.

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