Which of the following best explains the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony in the medieval period?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe Japanese tea ceremony was a ritual that brought powerful people together in social situations for a variety of purposes.%0D%0AThe Japanese tea ceremony was a ritual that brought powerful people together in social situations for a variety of purposes.%0D%0A%0D%0ATea culture declined in popularity and became less significant because of the influence of Zen Buddhism.%0D%0ATea culture declined in popularity and became less significant because of the influence of Zen Buddhism.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe Japanese tea ceremony was a new type of cultural performance similar to a Noh or Kyogen performance.%0D%0AThe Japanese tea ceremony was a new type of cultural performance similar to a Noh or Kyogen performance.%0D%0A%0D%0ATea ceremonies offered new opportunities primarily for the lower classes rather than upper class members of Japanese society.

The Japanese tea ceremony was a ritual that brought powerful people together in social situations for a variety of purposes.