Leshan Buddha and Tang Dynasty

The video explores the Leshan Buddha, a massive statue in southwest China, highlighting its historical and cultural significance. The statue was carved in the 8th century to calm dangerous river currents and took 90 years to complete. It reflects the prosperity and advanced society of the Tang Dynasty and remains an inspiration today.

Where is the Leshan Buddha located?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Emei

• Mount Everest

From which country did Buddhism originally spread to China?

• India

• Thailand

• Nepal

• Japan

What was the main reason for constructing the Leshan Buddha?

• To attract tourists

• To mark a religious festival

• To calm dangerous river whirlpools

• To honor a local king

Who initiated the construction of the Leshan Buddha?

• Emperor Tang

• Monk Hai Tong

• General Li

• Scholar Confucius

How long did it take to complete the Leshan Buddha?

• 90 years

• 70 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

During which dynasty was the Leshan Buddha completed?

• Qing Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What was a characteristic feature of the Tang Dynasty society?

• Isolation

• Economic decline

• Flourishing economy

• Military dictatorship

What does the grand Buddha statue symbolize about the Tang Dynasty?

• Military power

• Cultural isolation

• Prosperity and dignity

• Technological backwardness