Is the author of the article suggesting that over time new religions replaced the ancient faiths? Which selection from the article BEST supports your answer? Yes; With its abundant scripture and rigid ethical code, Buddhism A used precise terms to articulate concepts that Shinto had left vague. Yes, As in China, Buddhism developed in Japan with B numerous sects vying for supremacy No: As Buddhism gained popularity, it occasionally Cclashed with Shinto, but it did not displace the pre-existing religion. D No; Confucianism, the philosophy and religion based on the ethical and humanitarian teachings of Confucius, gained a foothold in Japan in the 7th century A.D.
