Buddhism Grows
	• The instability turned many to Buddhism. – Brought from India by merchants and missionaries, Buddhism overcame Daoist attacks to spread throughout China by the 5th century C.E. – In the process Chinese cultural values, including subordination of women, were incorporated into Buddhism. • Its growing influence stimulated thought among Daoists. – They formalized their religion and adopted beliefs about achieving immortality through good works. • Confucianism lost ground.