The main reason why both the shinto and buddhist religious traditions were able to coexist in japan during the medieval period was because they

the correct answer is that rather than canceling each other, they were made to complement each other.

Explanation: Buddhism and Shinto, two ancient Asian religions, are both important parts of Japanese culture. One of the most interesting things about Japanese history is how these two religions, rather than canceling each other out or causing fights, were made to complement each other so that people could practice both without engaging their beliefs.

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the answer is b, encourage free trade