Question

Which of the following best supports the conclusion that Japan borrowed extensively from Tang and Song China?

Japan had established a decentralized power structure under a shogun by the eleventh century C.E.
Warriors or samurai gained substantial power and social status in Japan.
Societal relations in Japan were based on Confucian principles of hierarchy.
The Shinto religion continued to exert a strong influence on Japanese culture.

Answer 1

Societal relations in Japan were based on Confucian principles of hierarchy

Explanation: Confucianism is very important in chinese society and it spread to other places in Asia such as Japan and Korea. The Japanese borrowed and adopted this into their society

Answer 2

The Shinto religion continued to exert a strong influence on Japanese culture.

Step-by-step explanation:

Japan borrowed extensively from Tang and Song China and as a result, the Shinto religion continued to exert such great influence on the Japanese culture.

Shintoism is the belief that every living thing has a kami, a diety, or god.

It is an integral part of Japanese culture and the principles have a huge principles in them even as they were borrowed from Song China and Tang.