10 Questions
Which countries are considered part of East Asia?
Japan, the Philippines, China, Korea
Where is Japan located in relation to Korea?
Immediately to the east
What was one of the greatest Chinese influences on Japan?
Confucianism
Which country was one of the first strong states to form in East Asia?
China
How did Japan incorporate Confucianism into its religious practices?
Used it in syncretism with Shintoism
What concept did Confucianism emphasize as the most moral and proper actions?
Following rituals to honor ancestors
Which philosophical concept did Japanese emperors adopt from Chinese rulers based on Confucianism?
Mandate of Heaven
What was the term used to designate new characters created in Japan to symbolize Japanese consonants that were not similar to Chinese consonants?
Kana
Who was the regent over the entire country of Japan who demanded that China treat Japan as an equal based on their adoption of Chinese philosophies and practices?
Shotoku Taishi
Which neighboring country influenced Japan by bringing Buddhism to the country while China introduced Confucianism?
Korea
Explore the countries in East Asia such as Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea. Learn about the geographical locations and cultural influences among these nations in East Asia.
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