HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Japan took control of Korea with the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty of 1910. When Japan was defeated in World War II, Soviet forces took control of the North, and American forces took control of the South, with the 38th parallel as the agreed-upon dividing line.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why was the period of Silla rule considered a time of peace? The rise of Silla brought a time of peace to Koreans as the Silla kings tried to create an ideal Buddhist kingdom. The government gave land to farmers which produced more food, increased trade, and helped make the economy prosper.
Detailed explanation-3: -Throughout its history, Korea has also served as a “cultural bridge”, linking China and Japan. From early times, Koreans adapted and transformed Chinese traditions before passing them on to Japan. Despite the strong ties, the Korean language is unrelated to Chinese.
Detailed explanation-4: -Japan was isolated from China and Korea because it was an island off the coast of Korea and China. Japanese leaders sent represoentatives to China and Korea to gather info and invited people to move to Japan to teach them new ways.