What is the key element of the hierarchical East Asian tribute system that Kang identifies?
a. War was frequent.
b. China restricted the behavior of the other states in the system.
c. Cultural achievements based on status were as important as military power.
d. The greatest power in the system, China, pursued an expansionist foreign policy.
e. That each system be identically and consistently applied to every state in every situation.
Answer: c
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