What was one characteristic of Silla culture?
A.
Civil service exams and official jobs were available to all members of society.
B.
The elite used Chinese as their written language.
C.
They developed a unique coating for porcelain called celadon.
D.
The adapted the religious teachings of Daoism and Confucianism.
B. The elite used Chinese as their written language.
B. The elite used Chinese as their written language.
To find the answer to this question, we can start by reviewing each option:
A. Civil service exams and official jobs were available to all members of society.
This option suggests that Silla culture had a system where civil service exams and official jobs were open to everyone. However, this is more closely associated with the Tang Dynasty in China, rather than Silla culture.
B. The elite used Chinese as their written language.
This option suggests that the elite class in Silla culture used Chinese as their written language. While it is true that Silla had diplomatic ties with China and there was influence from Chinese culture, this option does not fully define a characteristic of Silla culture.
C. They developed a unique coating for porcelain called celadon.
This option suggests that Silla culture developed celadon, a unique coating for porcelain. Celadon is indeed a characteristic of Silla culture and is highly valued in the art and craftsmanship of the period.
D. They adapted the religious teachings of Daoism and Confucianism.
This option suggests that Silla culture incorporated the teachings of Daoism and Confucianism into their religious practices. While Buddhism was the dominant religion in Silla, it did have some influence from Confucianism, and there were Taoist elements present as well.
Based on the explanations provided, it is clear that option C, "They developed a unique coating for porcelain called celadon," is the most accurate characteristic of Silla culture.