Question

Prior to Western contact, which ideas from Chinese culture influenced Japan and the Koreas? Select the two correct answers:

rice farming

writing system

military structure

shintoism

buddism

Answer 1

Answer:

Military structure

Shintoism

Answer 2

Answer:

Military structure

Shintoism

Explanation:

These are two of the ideas from Chinese culture that influenced Japan and Korea prior to Western contact. Although the cultures and traditions of each of these areas were very different, there was some cultural exchange between these regions that led to several traditions becoming common in all areas. One was the military structure, which was adopted by Japan and Korea from China. The other one was shintoism, which had a particularly important impact on Japan.