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Comparing Buddhism's Spread in Korea and Japan
Compare the historical processes, royal sponsorships, and local adaptations through which Buddhism took root in Korea and Japan.
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Ancient and Medieval Korea and Japan: Culture, Exchange, and Buddhism
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Analyze cultural exchange between China, Korea, and Japan, the development of Japanese Buddhism, Shinto traditions, and classical architecture.
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7.T2c.1Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeTrace the spread of Buddhism from India in the 4th century BCE to China, Korea, and Japan, and its development in Japan from the 6th through the 13th century CE; explain significant cultural contributions of ancient Japan (e.g., Buddhist philosophy, art, calligraphy, and temple and landscape architecture).
7.T2c.2Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDescribe the impact of encounters, such as through trade, religion, and conquest, among the ancient civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea.