5.2 Early Japan
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7.08 Describe the origins and central features of Shintoism
7.09 Explain how Japanese culture changed through Chinese and Korean influences (including Buddhism and Confucianism) as shown in the Constitution of Prince Shotoku and the adoption of the Chinese writing system.
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Match
Match the following.
kami
constitution
animism
ancestors
relationships and wise leadership
nature spirits
plan of government
the belief that spirits exist in nature
relatives from the past
the focal points of Confucianism
nature spirits
plan of government
the belief that spirits exist in nature
relatives from the past
the focal points of Confucianism
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Shinto is...
a religion native to Japan.
polytheistic
animistic
focused on rituals and ancestors
Shinto does not...
have a key holy person
have a holy book
Shinto
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Match
Shinto is a religion that believes in __1__, or the belief that everything in nature
has a spirit. The gods of Shinto are called __2__ and are called upon for help.
People who practice Shinto today practice many __3__, and focus on maintaining
a connection with their __4__.
animism
kami
rituals
ancestors
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the holy book of the Shinto religion?
The Analects of Confucius
The Holy Bible
The Tale of Genji
There is no holy book of Shinto
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Multiple Choice
People who follow Shinto believe
in one god.
in Buddhism.
everything in nature has a spirit.
they should follow a vegetarian lifestyle.
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Japanese regent who...
borrowed from Chinese culture
practiced Buddhism
studied Confucianism
wrote a constitution
adopted the Chinese writing system
Prince Shotoku
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of the influence China had on Japan following the
leadership of Prince Shotoku?
The adoption of the Chinese writing system.
The practice of martial arts.
The belief in dragons that exist in nature.
The use of rice and fish to make sushi.
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Open Ended
The following is an excerpt from The Constitution of Prince Shotoku:
"Harmony should be valued and quarrels should be avoided. Everyone has his biases,
and few men are far‑sighted. Therefore some disobey their lords and fathers and keep up feuds
with their neighbors. But when the superiors are in harmony with each other and the inferiors
are friendly, then affairs are discussed quietly and the right view of matters prevails."
How does this text show the influence of China on Japan and Prince Shotoku?
7.08 Describe the origins and central features of Shintoism
7.09 Explain how Japanese culture changed through Chinese and Korean influences (including Buddhism and Confucianism) as shown in the Constitution of Prince Shotoku and the adoption of the Chinese writing system.
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