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Japanese Government

Japanese Government. By: Carmen, Lali, Fernando, and Leslie. Prince Shotoku was regent (replacement) to his aunt, Empress Suiko Prince Shotoku was the first Japanese ruler to “borrow” ideas from the Chinese government Prince had two sons The Prince created ranks for government officials

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Japanese Government

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  1. Japanese Government By: Carmen, Lali, Fernando, and Leslie

  2. Prince Shotoku was regent (replacement) to his aunt, Empress Suiko Prince Shotoku was the first Japanese ruler to “borrow” ideas from the Chinese government Prince had two sons The Prince created ranks for government officials He had called for government officials to be chosen based on their abilities Prince Shotoku

  3. Relations to China • The emperor in china was the sole ruler • Chinese emperor ruled with the support of a large bureaucracy • In the 7th and 8th centuries, Japanese rulers adopted a Chinese-style government • Chinese and Japanese leaders had different powers, meaning that they had different control over different things

  4. A powerful aristocracy developed in Japan during the 9th century that caused Japan’s government to differ from China’s Relations to China (cont.)

  5. Seventeen Article Constitution • Buddhist and Confucian document that focused on the morals and virtues that were to be expected • Placed more emphasis on basic moral and spiritual values than of laws and their enforcement • Derived from Confucius ideas • Made to insure a smooth running of the state • Issued in 604 C.E., written by Shotoku Taish

  6. Chinese Confucian Concepts: The responsibilities of the officials The obedience of the subjects to their rulers Emphasis on harmony Hard work Harmonious behavior Seventeen Article Constitution (cont.)

  7. Twelve Level Cap and Rank System • Established in 603 C.E. • Created by Shotoku • Adapted from similar systems that had been created in China • Officials wore silk caps decorated with gold,silver, and a feather. This indicated an official’s rank • Cap/rank system allowed for promotion based on merit • This system was replaced in 647 C.E.

  8. Consisted of the greater and lesser of the 6 Confucian values: Virtue: behavior showing of high moral standards Benevolence: well meaning and kindness Propriety: the state of conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals Sincerity: the quality of being honest and having integrity Justice: fair treatment or behavior Knowledge: skills acquired by a person through experience or education (understanding) Twelve Level Cap and Rank System (cont.) This table shows the ranks and colors of the caps officials were believed to wear

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