Taika+Reforms

The Taika reforms were begun in 646. The Taika reforms were supposed to completely change the Japanese administration along Chinese lines. The reforms involved mastery of Chinese characters, writing dynastic histories, and following elaborate court etiquette. The Japanese tried to master Confucian ways, worshipped in Chinese temples, and admired Buddhist art. The Taika reforms meant to create a bureaucracy, and a "Son of heaven" idea that was seen in China. Revolts broke out against the reforms and were led Buddhist monks and aristocratic families. The Heian period followed the disposal of the Taika and the Nara periods. The reforms were a form of sinification.

Buddhist art

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Created by Charlie Baker Nov 10. ,2008 Eddited by Benjamin Ellison November 10 Edited by Stacy Fairey 9.10.08