Ancient China for Kids Pagodas During Han times, the idea of the pagoda came to China from India, along with other goods and ideas, via traders on the Silk Road.   Pagodas were used as temples by the followers of the new religion that had also arrived via the Silk Road - Buddhism. Legend of the first pagoda (Han times)   Buddhism Free Presentations in PowerPoint format  Free Games    Free Video Clips Ancient Chinese Stories Free Clipart Free Templates Return to Ancient China for Kids  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!