WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Korea has been most greatly influenced by which of the following?
A
China and Japan
B
The Yamato
C
Ashikaga
D
Mongol invaders
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a region that is heavily influenced by Chinese culture. Japan’s culture is substantially derived from Tang Dynasty China. Korea’s was strongly influenced by China’s art and religion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Through much of its history Korea has been greatly influenced by Chinese civilization, borrowing the written language, arts, religions, and models of government administration from China, and, in the process, transforming these borrowed traditions into distinctly Korean forms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism was brought over to Japan through China and Korea in 552 CE. Furthermore, Buddhism was encouraged by those in power, such as Prince Shōtoku. He argued that Buddhism was essential in “promoting Chinese ideas".

Detailed explanation-4: -The capitals of Japan and China were built according to the rules of Feng Shui. In everyday life, the Japanese adopted the use of Chinese chopsticks, and Chinese characters became the basis for Japanese writing. The influence of Chinese culture still endures.

Detailed explanation-5: -The influence of Buddhism, Confucianism, and other elements of Chinese culture had a profound impact on the development of Japanese culture.

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