WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Selective borrowing can be defined as when a culture incorporates certain aspects from another culture that it finds desirable while rejecting others it does not find desirable. An example of selective borrowing is how the Japanese during their classical period adopted certain aspects of Chinese culture but not others.

Detailed explanation-2: -However, it is also true that the Japanese selectively borrowed from Chinese culture. They knew China was much more advanced culturally and wanted to learn from them but they didn’t want to lose their own political independence or identity.

Detailed explanation-3: -"The Japanese selectively borrowed from Chinese culture.” use information from the text to support this statement. The Japanese imported many ideas from China, such as its system of writing, style of painting, Buddhist values and leisure activities like gardening, tea-drinking and hairdressing.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the 5th-6th century C.E., Japan adopted Chinese characters as its official writing system, known as kanbun (Old Japanese).

Detailed explanation-5: -During its classical period, Japan was highly influenced by Chinese culture. The influence of Buddhism, Confucianism, and other elements of Chinese culture had a profound impact on the development of Japanese culture.