Which of the following best describes the relationship between Buddhism and Shinto in Japan?
A. Buddhism spread among the rural peasantry, while Shinto remained the main belief system of Japan's elite.
B. When Buddhist monks arrived in Japan, they attempted to rid the region of all Shinto beliefs and rituals.
C. Most Japanese adopted a type of blend between Buddhism and Shinto.
D. Most practitioners of Shinto rejected Buddhism as an alien faith.
Answer: C
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