Flashcard on Ancient Japan

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Who came to power alongside Empress Suiko in ancient Japan?

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Prince Shotoku

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What type of society was Japan when Empress Suiko began her rule?

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Agricultural society

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What was a key feature of Japanese family life during this period?

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Dominated by the mother

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How was power structured in early Japanese government? Options: Single emperor rule, Democratic system, Power divided among uji, Military dictatorship

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Power divided among uji

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Through which country did most mainland Asian influences reach Japan? Options: Vietnam, Mongolia, Korea, Thailand

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Korea

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What was one major way knowledge from mainland cultures reached Japan?

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Through Japanese students studying abroad

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How did Japanese government structure change after mainland influence?

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Became more centralized

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Which group was primarily responsible for bringing continental culture to Japan? Options: Merchants, Scholars and diplomats, Military leaders, Religious leaders

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Scholars and diplomats