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

Answer 1

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

This option reflects the historical practice during Prince Shotoku's time, where emissaries and scholars were sent to China to study its culture, governance, and Buddhism, which were then introduced and adapted in Japan. This method was a common approach to cultural exchange in ancient times.