Question

What influenced the Japanese belief that merchants did not contribute much to society?

Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Shintoism

Answer 1

Answer:B)Confucianism

Explanation: Since Confucianism basically meant money is the rude of all evil, the belief was merchants were negative because all they cared about was profit.

Answer 2

the one that influenced the japanese belief that merchants did not contribute much to society is : Confucianism Confucianism pretty much condemn materialistic behavior and believe that money is root of evil. Since merchants main goal is to gain profit, Confucianism tend to see merchant in a negative way.