Question

multiple choice question
tang rulers increased trade with other parts of asia and forced neighboring states such as ______ to pay them tribute.

• india
• korea
• persia
• japan

Explanation:

During the Tang Dynasty, Korea (specifically the kingdoms on the Korean peninsula at that time) was a neighboring state that had interactions with Tang, including paying tribute. India, Persia, and Japan had different types of relations, with Japan more focused on cultural exchange and learning, Persia being further west, and India also having trade but the tributary relationship was more characteristic of Korea's relation with Tang in terms of neighboring states in East Asia.

Answer:

B. Korea