Imperial Examination System: A method of recruiting officials based on their knowledge rather than their family background or political connections. This is similar to hiring employees based on their skills rather than who they know.
Buddhism: A religion that became popular during the Tang Dynasty due to state support. It's like a trending app that becomes popular because it's featured on the App Store.
Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes connecting East Asia with the Middle East and Europe. It's like an old version of global e-commerce platforms such as eBay or Alibaba.