Tang dynasty lasted in china from 618 to 907 AD. The official religion of the Tang dynasty was Buddhism. The state officials followed the principles of Confucianism, it also had a major following in society, while in the preceding period after the fall of the Han dynasty china had plunged into a period of instability. It was during this period that Buddhism to take root. Buddhism became so popular in china that Emperor Gaozong allowed Xuanzang to continue his journey to India and bring more religious texts.
The Supreme Court (c) determined race may be a factor when admitting students, but not the only factor. It upheld affirmative action, allowing race to be one of several factors in college admission policy, not just to fulfill a quota.