During Prince Shotoku's reign, many aspects of Chinese culture were brought to Japan. At a time long before modern-day communication, how would the prince most likely have made this happen?

Question

A.
He hired researchers to study China by reading the most current text books and teach the Japanese about Chinese culture.
B.
He sent scholars to China to learn about the culture directly and introduce aspects to Japan.
C.
He studied the Chinese culture at all the top universities and shared the ideas with the Japanese.
D.
He developed a school system that taught students about the Chinese culture in order to assimilate young minds to Chinese ideas.

Answer 1

The most likely way that Prince Shotoku would have facilitated the introduction of Chinese culture to Japan would be:

B. He sent scholars to China to learn about the culture directly and introduce aspects to Japan.

During Prince Shotoku's reign in the early 7th century, direct cultural exchange often occurred through diplomats, scholars, and envoys who traveled between countries. This approach allowed for a more authentic and comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture, which could then be adapted and integrated into Japanese society.