Which of the Following Statements Describes Korea's Relationship with China

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes Korea's relationship with China in the premodern period?

• A) Korean elites rejected Chinese culture,but peasants adopted it wholesale.
• B) Korea adopted elements of Chinese culture while still retaining a distinctive culture and separate political existence.
• C) Korea was a subject state ruled directly by China for most of its history.
• D) Korean rulers never participated in the Chinese tribute system in an effort to assert their independence from China.

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