Prince Shotoku

What year was Prince Shotoku born?

• 593 CE

• 574 CE

• 622 CE

• 645 CE

What does the name "Shotoku" mean?

• Sacred and wisdom

• Peace and virtue

• Sacred and virtue

• Wisdom and peace

Who helped Empress Suiko rule Japan?

• Emperor Kotoku

• Confucius

• Prince Shotoku

• Regent Prince Shotoku

What is the belief in reincarnation associated with?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Taoism

What did Prince Shotoku create to help maintain central power?

• A new currency

• A cap system for officials

• A new language

• A new army

What was the purpose of the Seventeen Article Constitution?

• To establish a new religion

• To create a new language

• To set Confucius-based rules

• To build new cities

What did Prince Shotoku introduce to improve agriculture?

• New crops

• Irrigation projects

• Advanced tools

• Fertilizers

What did Confucius teach about relationships?

• They should be competitive

• They should be respectful

• They should be distant

• They should be secretive

What was a key goal of Prince Shotoku regarding Buddhism?

• To eliminate it

• To spread it

• To modify it

• To hide it

What did Prince Shotoku's dedication to Buddhism make popular?

• The nobility of Japanese society

• The economy

• The military

• The arts