One of the enduring strengths of Japanese culture is the ability to:
A. absorb and transform new ideas while keeping older traditions vital.
B. radically switch belief systems.
C. guard against any outside cultural influence.
D. abandon traditions and mimic other cultures.
E. None of these answers is correct.
A
This integration and transformation of ideas is evident in the art forms of Japan's numerous cultures.
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