While Tibetan art had always been heavily influenced by India, beginning in the 15th century, Tibetan art became more influenced by China; a direct result and reflection of _______________.
the disappearance of Buddhism in India and its continued strength in both China and Tibet
the insular direction of Indian politics after its unification in the 15th century
a Tibetan social class that dominated China politically
a Chinese social class that dominated Tibet politically
the Tibetan population substituting Chinese for their own language