Question

In 845, despite official Tang sponsorship, the government forcibly seized all _________ holdings, although followers were allowed to continue their religious practices.

Answer 1

Answer:

Buddhist holdings, is the right answer.

Explanation:

Wuzong succeeded Wenzong in 840 CE. Wuzong reaped Han Yu's critique of Buddhism earnestly and organized government oppression of all faiths other than Taoism. He mentioned the claim of Han Yu's that Buddhist monasteries and synagogues were only fronts for maverick conductors and had them closed. In the years between 842-845 CE, Buddhist priests and nuns were assassinated or forced from their shelters at the abbeys.