The Influence of Neighboring Cultures on Japan

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.

In medieval times, ideas from other cultures traveled to Japan by way of the

• Korean Peninsula.

• Hidaka Mountains.

• Japanese Alps.

• Chugoku Range.

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 Japan's

• Cultural diffusion occurred at a faster rate.

Mahayana Buddhism came to Japan in 552 when the Korean king

• invaded Japan and gained control over several territories.

• sent a statue and recommendation to the Japanese emperor.

• visited the Japanese emperor and discussed the religion.

• married the Japanese emperor's Buddhist daughter.

In medieval times, where did Japan get many new art and sculpture techniques from?

• France and Britain

• Kani and Kana

• Korea and China

• India and Thailand

Japan learned new art techniques because during the 5th and 6th century

• India and Japan traded goods and were influenced by each other.

• Korean and Chinese immigrants created most of Japan's religious art.

• English and French literature affected how art was viewed in Japan.

• all of the above

What kind of architectural design did the Japanese adopt when Buddhism arrived in Japan?

• the stupas design

• the tanka design

• the kanji design

• the pagoda design

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

• A) India

• B) Korea

• C) China

• D) Mongolia

What was one of the main ways Chinese culture was introduced to Japan during the Asuka period?

• A) Through military conquest

• B) Via trade routes

• C) By religious missions

• D) Through diplomatic envoys

Which religion, introduced from Korea, became a major influence in Japan during the 6th century?

• A) Hinduism

• B) Buddhism

• C) Christianity

• D) Islam