Sumo, or traditional Japanese wrestling, has strong historical ties to

A. Islamic ideas about gender and power.
B. Buddhist beliefs about health and the body.
C. modified versions of Christian beliefs taught by missionaries.
D. Shinto religious rituals and ceremonies.


Answer: B

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