One linguistic influence on Japan was ________________.

First, Japanese scholars began using _______ or “Chinese writing,” to write Japanese words.

__________ of the middle class familys normally lived elsewhere, not with the family

The mother of the household normally took care of the _________ , and also did the chores around the house.

Shinto means......

Zen Buddhism has an emphasized one seeking it's own Buddhist believe. True or False?

Japan's first influence on Buddhism came from _____________.

The trace of development of Buddhism in Japan started with only a few followers, and after the last _______ years, the religion gained many more.

Before Buddhism came to Japan, it was considered Buddhism. After it got to Japan, and after many years it changed to _____ Buddhism, because the Japanese incorporated mindfulness.

When did Prince Shotoku start his rule?

During Prince Shotokuś rule, he made Buddhism the state religion by constructing major ______________ temples such as Horyu-ji near Nara.

Because Japan depended on local leaders, China had influenced them to adopt one of their government styles called a _________________.

In the late 7th century, Emperor Tenmu and his wife and successor Empress Jitō ________ and ____________ the central government.