This engaging worksheet explores how early Japanese leaders adopted and adapted Chinese ideas to build a centralized government and planned imperial cities. With a student-friendly article, rigorous comprehension questions, and critical reasoning prompts, learners will dive into the Taika Reforms, the influence of Prince Shōtoku, and the layout of cities like Nara and Heian-kyō. It’s designed to promote close reading, historical thinking, and meaningful connections to themes of cultural diffusion and governance.
Perfect for middle school world history classrooms, this resource saves prep time while meeting literacy and social studies standards. The mix of multiple-choice and short-answer questions supports test-taking skills and deeper thinking, making it ideal for classwork, homework, or sub plans. Whether you’re introducing Japan’s early imperial period or reinforcing a unit on East Asian civilizations, this worksheet makes complex content accessible and engaging.
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