In the reading, you learned about the influences of cultures upon each other from trade, the spread of religions, and other "Encounters." Today, there are still encounters between different cultures, traditions, beliefs and experiences.
a. Give one example from the chapter of an idea that spread from one region of the world to another. What was the impact of that encounter? What was the impact?
b. Next, look into a specific example of an influence of China or Japan on American culture. What are some of the beliefs or philosophies that have an impact in popular culture, art, or literature? Have the ideas of Chinese or Japanese tradition had an impact on American culture? Why or why not?