Nara Period in Japan

Which country has been isolated from the rest of the world due to its geography and has relied on China for most of its cultural identity?

• Cambodia

• China

• Japan

• Vietnam

Which religion became popular in Japan as a result of Chinese influences within the region?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Shintoism

Japanese culture was heavily influenced by which other cultures? Select two that apply.

• Chinese

• English

• German

• Indian

• Korean

How did Chinese culture influence language in Japan?

• Japanese language is written in Chinese pictograms.

• Japan adapted its written script from China.

• Chinese dialects are used in Japan.

• China prevented the spread of foreign languages into Japan.

Which civilization had the greatest impact on the culture of Japan?

• Byzantine Empire

• China

• Mali

• Ottoman Empire

This is a quote from the Constitution of Prince Shotoku:
"The three treasures, which are Buddha, the (Buddhist) Law, and the (Buddhist) Priesthood,
should be given sincere reverence, for they are the final refuge of all living things.
Few men are so bad that they cannot be taught their truth."
Based on this quote, how did China influence Japanese culture in the 600s CE?

• Chinese religious ideas became popular in Japan.

• Chinese leaders were supported in Japan.

How did the Nara Period of Japanese history change Japanese culture?

• The government studied and imported Chinese ideas and cultural practices.

• Chinese history was studied by the educated class in Japan.

• The government secluded Japanese culture from the outside world.

• The military became the political leaders of the government.

How did Korea influence the development of early Japan?

• It protected Japan from invasion by Russia.

• It served as a bridge for ideas from China.

• It provided Japan with military technology.

• It served as a model for Christian ideas.

What nations had the greatest impact on the development of Japan?

• China and Korea

• Mongolia and Philippines

• Taiwan and Myanmar

• Vietnam and Taiwan

Which country heavily influenced Japanese culture?

• China

• India

• Korea

• Russia