Chinese influence Flashcards
1
Q
How did Chinese traditions influence Japan?
A
China passed on many ideas and practice into Japan including rice cultivation, writing, Buddhism, centralised government models, civil service examinations, temple architecture, clothing, art, literature, music, and eating habits.
2
Q
How did early emperors gain and maintain control over Japan?
A
Emperors took power in Japan by building up their clans army and set out to conquer the other clans. To become emperor, one clan had to be better than all the other clans in Japan. also, they had to be wealthy, have a good army, and have food in order for people to accept them.
