Asuka PeriodBy Gavin Ho, Max Farinazzo and Ben Hick

What was special about the Asuka region

It marked the emergence of Buddhism Fundamental changes occurred in religious

beliefs and architecture

What contact with mainland Asia did people have? What was the impact of foreign religions?

People had contact with China The impact of foreign religions resulted in

changes in religion and architecture similar to that of the Chinese

Is it right to call the Yamoto rulers “Emporers of Japan” or not. Why?

The Yamato rulers could be called 'Emperors of Japan' as they are rulers of powerful, great clans.

Clan members were the aristocracy, and the kingly line that controlled the Yamato polity was at its pinnacle