The main method to predict the future for the ancient Chinese were the Oracle bones.
People would write something on animal bones and then throw it into the fire. They would then interpret the future based on how the bone cracked in the fire.
I think A)People had more time for face to face contact
Horses, Cows, and Pigs.
Maize and Potatoes
China or Japan. Most likely China though due to a communist government.