Which religion did Emperor Huizong promote during his reign?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Taoism
Answer
Taoism was the official religion of China during the Song dynasty, and Emperor Huizong was a devout Taoist. Huizong commissioned many Taoist temples and artworks, and promoted Taoist philosophy in his court. He also founded the Taoist Imperial Academy, which was the highest institution of learning in China at the time.
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