which of these events provides an example of cultural transmission between china and japan? a. chinese chan buddhism inspired one of japan's earliest constitutions. b. chinese chan buddhism was adopted as zen buddhism in japan. c. chinese daoist principles served as a framework for educating japan's upper class. d. chinese daoism was embraced in japan and adopted as shinto.
Answer: b. Chinese Chan Buddhism was adopted as Zen Buddhism in Japan.
Zen Buddhism originated in China as Chan Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty. This practice is strongly influenced by Taoism. From China, the practice spread to Vietnam, Korea and Japan, where it became Zen. The practice emphasizes meditation, self-control and the expression of Buddhism in everyday life.
