instruction:
Given two noun phrases (arguments) and relationship between them, form a sentence that expresses theses arguments with the given relationship.
question:
Relationship: 'be state of', Argument/Subject 1: 'maryland', Argument/Subject 2: 'unite state'
answer:
The State of Maryland is the second wealthiest state in the United States .


question:
Relationship: 'be government of', Argument/Subject 1: 'taliban', Argument/Subject 2: 'afghanistan'
answer:
Although the former Taliban government in Afghanistan sponsored al-Qaeda , the radical group led by Saudi exile Osama bin Laden , the United States did not recognize the Taliban as a legitimate government and thus did not list it as a state sponsor of terrorism .


question:
Relationship: 'spread in', Argument/Subject 1: 'buddhism', Argument/Subject 2: 'china'
answer:

They were introduced to China as Buddhism spread to China .