7.09 TCAP Review

What religion from China and Korea significantly influenced Japanese culture and was reflected in the Constitution of Prince Shotoku?

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Christianity

Which Chinese philosophy that emphasizes order and hierarchy was introduced to Japan and influenced its culture?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Mohism

• Buddhism

What was the primary purpose of the Constitution of Prince Shotoku?

• To declare war against China and Korea

• To outline the principles of Buddhism

• To establish a set of governmental rules and moral codes

• To promote the Japanese writing system

How did the adoption of the Chinese writing system affect Japan?

• It isolated Japan from the rest of Asia

• It led to the creation of a unique Japanese script

• It had no significant impact on Japanese culture

• It decreased literacy rates in Japan

What is the term for the Chinese characters that were adopted into the Japanese writing system?

• Hiragana

• Katakana

• Romaji

• Kanji

Which of the following is a key Confucian value that influenced Japanese society?

• Individualism

• Filial piety

• Hedonism

• Anarchism

Prince Shotoku's Constitution was influenced by Buddhism and Confucianism. Which of these aspects was emphasized in his Constitution?

• The importance of military power

• The pursuit of personal enlightenment

• The harmony and order in society

• The rejection of traditional values

What was one of the main reasons for the spread of Buddhism in Japan?

• It was the only religion available at the time

• It was imposed by military force

• It was promoted by influential leaders like Prince Shotoku

• It offered economic benefits to the Japanese people

How did the introduction of Confucianism affect the structure of the Japanese government?

• It led to the establishment of a democratic system

• It introduced the concept of a centralized bureaucracy

• It caused the government to collapse

• It had no impact on the government structure

Which of the following best describes the impact of Korean influence on Japanese culture?

• Korea had little to no influence on Japan

• Korea introduced Japan to Western cultures

• Korea acted as a bridge for cultural exchange between Japan and China

• Korea's influence was primarily military, not cultural