The Influence of Neighboring Cultures on Japan

a Japanese ruler who encouraged cultural diffusion from countries on the Asian mainland

• Meditiation

• Shinto

• pagoda

• Prince Shotoku

What did Prince Shotoku do with the writings of Confucius?

• He burned them

• He gave them to his advisor

• He took them to his study to read

• He sold them

Why do you think Prince Shotoku sent young nobles to study in China?

• To strengthen diplomatic relations

• To learn advanced Chinese technology and culture

• To form military alliances

• To promote trade between Japan and China

Shotoku _________ the Chinese civilization

• hated

• admired

• to live in

• wanted to fight

What happened to Japanese culture when Empress Suiko and Prince Shotoku came into power in 593?

• Japan was not influenced by other cultures.

• Other cultures emerged for the first time.

• Other cultures completely replaced Japans's.

• Cultural diffusion occurred at a faster rate.

In medieval times, Japan absorbed different cultures because Prince Shotoku

• conquered many cities in Korea and China.

• had relatives that lived in Korea and China.

• encouraged contact with Korea and China.

• ruled Japan after ruling Korea and China.

What valid generalization can be made about early Japan?

• It had strong influences on Korea, resulting in nearly identical cultures.

• It imported many ideas from China, resulting in nearly identical cultures.

• It protected its own culture, while also refusing ideas from other cultures.

• It maintained a unique culture, while also borrowing ideas from other cultures.

Which neighboring culture had the most significant influence on Japan's writing system?

• A) India

• B) China

• C) Korea

• D) Mongolia

What was one of the main reasons Japan adopted Buddhism from its neighbors?

• A) To improve trade relations

• B) To unify the country under a common religion

• C) To replace Shintoism

• D) To gain military support

Which architectural style did Japan adopt from China?

• A) Gothic

• B) Baroque

• C) Pagoda

• D) Neoclassical