Which of the Following Statements Describes Korea's Relationship with China

Which of the following statements describes Korea's relationship with China in the premodern period?

A) Korean elites rejected Chinese culture,but peasants adopted it wholesale.
B) Korea adopted elements of Chinese culture while still retaining a distinctive culture and separate political existence.
C) Korea was a subject state ruled directly by China for most of its history.
D) Korean rulers never participated in the Chinese tribute system in an effort to assert their independence from China.