HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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China; the Japanese were selective in what they borrowed
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Europe:the Japanese resented white people and used European technology only reluctantly.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 502 AD, eleven new envoys were sent to China. That was, according to Mark Cartwright, the emergence of Yamato Japan as an international diplomatic state. In comparison to Korea, Japan controlled its intake of cultural influence from China, also known as “cultural borrowing".
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -China had major influences on Japanese culture and philosophy. Confucianism, Chinese writing, or kanji, and Chinese methods and knowledge related to astronomy were all influential in Japan.
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: -In Japan a set of 12 coins was copied from the China called kouchuujyuunisen. These are the first coin in Japan and was used in 708-693 C.E.