Question

How did early contact with China affect Japan

The Japanese government became a model for china
Japan became a Chinese territory
The Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system
The original inhabitants of Japan migrated to China

Answer 1

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The Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system is the correct statement regarding the impact of early contact with China on Japan. The two countries had significant cultural and trade exchanges during the early period, primarily through the introduction of Buddhism and the Chinese writing system. Japanese scholars and monks studied in China and brought back Chinese influences, including writing, Confucianism, and governmental structures. This adoption of the Chinese script greatly impacted the development of the Japanese writing system, which still incorporates Chinese characters today.