Ch. 8.1-8.2 – Japanese Culture EQ: How did China influence Japanese Culture?

Location 120 miles off coast of Asia Made up of 4 larger islands and over 4,000 small islands Mild climate with plenty of rain Closest Neighbors are China and Korea Both countries influenced Japan but Chinese civilization had strongest impact

CHINA KOREA JAPAN

Chinese Influence In Japan Extra Important! Extra Important! Extra Important!

Prince Shotoku Served as regent of Japan from 593-622 AD Regent = Official that would rule in a child emperors place until child emperor was old enough to rule themselves Impressed by Chinese culture Sent Japanese scholars and artists to China to study Chinese society

Japan and Religion Traditional religion of Japan was Shinto – teaching love and respect for nature and ancestors. Prince Shotoku impressed by Buddhism, and supported spread of Buddhism in Japan At first people did not accept Buddhism Eventually most Japanese blended the religions by combining aspects of Buddhism and Shinto together

Combined aspects of traditional religion, Shinto, with Buddhism! REMEMBER… Shinto + Buddhism Combined aspects of traditional religion, Shinto, with Buddhism!

REMEMBER…. + Japanese Government Confucianism Adopted principles of Confucianism to the Japanese government

REMEMBER… Used Chinese characters in writing to stand for additional ideas and sounds in Japanese language

Summary! Answer your EQ using DETAILS in 10 sentences (minimum)! Remember your EQ was: How did China influence Japanese Culture?