1.4 Influences from China and Korea

Which country is Japan's closest neighbor?

• Russia

• Korea

• China

• Philippines

What was the purpose of Japan sending embassies to China in the early 600s?

• To form an alliance

• To declare war

• To learn about Chinese culture

• To trade silk

How many official missions did Japan send to China between 607 and 839?

• More than 5

• More than 10

• More than 20

• More than 12

What does 'Nippon', the Japanese name for their country, mean?

• Land of Cherry Blossoms

• Land of Warriors

• Land of the Rising Sun

• Eastern Land

Why was it difficult to write Japanese using the Chinese alphabet initially?

• Because of the geographical distance

• Because of the lack of interest

• Because of the difference in syllables

• Because of political reasons

What did the Japanese adopt from China that changed their view on writing?

• Writing as a religious practice

• Writing as a form of punishment

• Writing for cultural reasons

• Writing as a functional activity

How did the Japanese adapt the Chinese civil service system?

• By basing it on heredity

• By making it more democratic

• By making it more meritocratic

• By abolishing it

Until what time did Japan continue adopting Chinese practices?

• Until the 1000s

• Until the 900s

• Until the early 800s

• Until the 700s

What was the main reason Japan stopped sending major missions to China after 839?

• Because of a diplomatic disagreement

• Because of a war

• Because of a natural disaster

• Because Japan's own culture was flourishing

What aspect of Japanese life was NOT mentioned as being influenced by China?

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Music

• Cuisine