Which of the following was an important influence on Japan’s national and cultural identity at the start of WWII?(1 point)

Responses

the Shinto religion
the Shinto religion

Unit 731
Unit 731

Operation Cherry Blossoms at Night
Operation Cherry Blossoms at Night

eugenics
eugenics

1 answer

The important influence on Japan’s national and cultural identity at the start of WWII was primarily the Shinto religion. Shinto, as a native belief system, played a significant role in shaping Japan's national identity, cultural values, and the concept of the emperor as a divine figure, which were central to nationalist sentiments during that period.