WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA

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“Entering the empress’ room and finding that ladies-in-waiting are crowded round her in a tight group, I go next to a pillar that is some distance from where she is sitting. What a delight it is when Her Majesty summons me to her side so that all the others have to make way!”-Sei Shonagon In the work from which this excerpt is taken, the writer . . .
A
recounts the adventures and loves of the fictional Prince Genji and his son.
B
provides vivid details of court manners, amusements, decor, and dress.
C
supports a revival of Confucian thought.
D
presents a thrilling, mysterious, and suspenseful detective tale.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -S.A.: In what way did Japan’s location serve to both protect and isolate it? The surrounding seas have both protected and isolated Japan. The country was close enough to the mainland to learn from Korea and China, but too far away for the Chinese to conquer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ming dynasty’s certain trade practice spurred global trade. The Ming limited European trade by only accepting silver or gold for goods that were highly demanded in Europe, like silk and porcelain. This led to a flow of precious metals into China.

Detailed explanation-3: -Korea’s location on China’s eastern border has played a key in its development. From its powerful mainland neighbor, Korea received many cultural and technological influences. Korea has also served as a cultural bridge linking China and Japan. China extended political control over the Korean peninsula.

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