Unit 6 Lesson 23.2 Government

What did Japanese rulers adopt from China regarding government?

• A new style of clothing

• A new religion

• New ideas about government

• A new language

What was the difference between the emperor's power in China versus Japan?

• The emperor in China was the supreme ruler, but in Japan, the emperor had only loose control over the uji

• The emperor in Japan was the sole ruler, but in China, the emperor had only loose control over the bureaucracy

• The emperors in both China and Japan had the same level of power

• The emperor in China was only a figurehead, but in Japan, the emperor had absolute power

How were government officials appointed in China versus Japan?

• In China, government officials were appointed based on their noble status, whereas in Japan, appointments were based on merit

• In both countries, government officials were appointed based on their noble status

• In both countries, government officials were appointed based on merit

• In Japan, government officials were appointed based on noble status, whereas in China, appointments were based on merit

What did Prince Shotoku create for government officials?

• A new set of guidelines for taxation

• A new set of guidelines for the emperor's role

• A new set of guidelines for the uji's role

• A new set of guidelines for government officials' ranks

Who reformed and strengthened the central government in Japan?

• Prince Shotoku

• Emperor Tenmu and Empress Jitō

• The noble families

• The uji leaders