<span>1. What feature of Japan's geography allow it develop its own distinct culture?
c. the many volcanoes that surrounded the islands
2. How did the relative location of the Korean Peninsula influence the development of Korean civilization
a. Because it was near Japan, Korea was influenced by Japanese culture, politics, and technology
3. What did Zen Buddhism contribute to Japanese culture?
a. a focus on self-reliance, meditation, and devotion to duty
4. How did the Shinto belief system develop in early Japan?
a. Clans erected shrines to worship their ancestors
5. Which statement best describes Korea's relationship with China during the Silla and Koryo dynasties?
b. China strongly influenced Korea's Culture and technology, which helped Korea develop its own unique culture.
6. Why did Japan adopt elements of Chinese society?
c. Korean success adopting Chinese customs convinced Japan to do likewise.
7. How did Confucianism impact women in Korea under the Silla dynasty?
a. It kept them subservient to men
8. Which of the following is true about the structure of the feudal society developed in Japan?
b. The samurai controlled the daimyo, the large landowners
9. What impact did the hangul have on Koreans?
c. It made it possible for more people to read
10. Which statement is true of the work from which this excerpt has been taken?
c. It is the word's first full-length novel.
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The correct answer is - c. exportation of tobacco.
The Southern colonies got very wealthy because of the production and exportation of tobacco. These colonies were situated on a place where the tobacco was flourishing and they used it to the maximum. The tobacco itself became very popular in Europe after it was introduced, and the demand for it was enormous, which gave the Southern colonies reliable and sure market with high demand that made them a lot of profit.
It was important that civil service positions were not hereditary so that officials would be well-qualified. The fear was that if these positions were hereditary or inherited by a parent then officials would not really qualify for the position they inherited. There would be no requirements to serve except that their parent was previously an official. By not allowing this officials would be required to qualify on their merits and not based on who they were related too. Thus better and more qualified officials would exist. The answer is A) so officials would be well-qualified.
I am certain these are the answers, message me when you take it and let me know if they were correct.
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. not sure
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. <span>Southerners tended to be rural and living on farms. Northerners tended to live in cities, work in industry, and have more money.</span>
