According to the selection, Japan developed a unique culture because
A the Japanese people were shy and did not want to meet other people
B a very large wall separated Japan from the rest of the world.
C visiting ships could not travel through the rough ocean around Japan.
D it is made up of islands that are separated from other countries by the sea.
The correct answer is:
D it is made up of islands that are separated from other countries by the sea.
Explanation: Japan’s unique culture developed in part due to its geographical isolation as an island nation. This separation from mainland Asia limited external influences and allowed Japan to create and sustain its own distinct cultural practices and traditions over time.