Which of the following is an accurate description of an impact of Japan’s physiography on its cultural development?(1 point)
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Elements of Japanese pop culture, such as anime and cyberpunk, have spread around the world due to globalization.
Elements of Japanese pop culture, such as anime and cyberpunk, have spread around the world due to globalization.
Japanese companies often house their factories in China to save space.
Japanese companies often house their factories in China to save space.
Japan, China, and Korea all use the same alphabet in their written languages.
Japan, China, and Korea all use the same alphabet in their written languages.
Japan shares some religions with China, but developed its own due to location and isolation.
Japan shares some religions with China, but developed its own due to location and isolation.
Which of the following is a political policy that Japan was able to enact due to its geographic location and status as an archipelago?(1 point)
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Shintoism
Shintoism
isolationism
isolationism
globalization
globalization
Meiji Restoration
isolationism
Which of the following is an accurate description of how The Tale of Genji contributed to Japanese culture?(1 point)
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It helped establish an idiom that emphasized the belief that all things are impermanent.
It helped establish an idiom that emphasized the belief that all things are impermanent.
It demonstrated that Japanese culture should prioritize modernization and industry.
It demonstrated that Japanese culture should prioritize modernization and industry.
It helped show that men were the most significant figures in maintaining Japanese culture.
It helped show that men were the most significant figures in maintaining Japanese culture.
It showed that Japanese culture should celebrate the importance and lifestyles of the common people.
It helped show that men were the most significant figures in maintaining Japanese culture.
Which of the following is the best explanation for the foundation of the role of women in Japanese culture?(1 point)
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A strong history of women in ruling and warrior positions established the precedent of gender equality in Japanese culture.
A strong history of women in ruling and warrior positions established the precedent of gender equality in Japanese culture.
Indigenous religions such as Shinto provide a strict hierarchy for Japanese culture to follow.
Indigenous religions such as Shinto provide a strict hierarchy for Japanese culture to follow.
Japanese society was founded on Confucian beliefs, which outlined a specific set of gender roles to ensure harmony and stability.
Japanese society was founded on Confucian beliefs, which outlined a specific set of gender roles to ensure harmony and stability.
Japanese culture is heavily influenced by modernization and westernization.
Japanese society was founded on Confucian beliefs, which outlined a specific set of gender roles to ensure harmony and stability.
Which of the following accurately analyzes how Japanese Noh exhibits philosophical beliefs from Japanese culture?(1 point)
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Noh plays are constantly evolving to reflect change in Japanese culture over time.
Noh plays are constantly evolving to reflect change in Japanese culture over time.
Noh plays include Buddhist beliefs about finding happiness after death.
Noh plays include Buddhist beliefs about finding happiness after death.
Most Noh contains a complicated, dialogue-driven plot.
Most Noh contains a complicated, dialogue-driven plot.
Many plays contain representations of nature spirits and demons