HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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Question
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What was Shotoku Taishi’s reasoning for a unified Japan?
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He just wanted everyone to get along
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He wanted to spread Shinto to other places
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To protect from a Chinese invasion
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To create an alliance with the Mongols
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Shōtoku promoted Buddhism and Confucianism in what had been an exclusively Shintō milieu and brought new political, religious, and artistic institutions to Japan.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Chinese had created a more advanced civilization and stable government than was the case in Japan. Prince Shotoku hoped that by emulating principles of Chinese government Japan could also develop a stable government and advanced civilization.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chinese culture greatly impressed Shotoku-so much so that he introduced many Chinese ideas to Japan. He sent representatives to China and brought back hundreds of scholars, artists, and craftsmen.
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