Hōryū-ji

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hry-ji

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Hōryū-ji built?607 CE by Prince Shōtoku
2. What is the location?Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan
3. What is the age of oldest wooden building?The Kondō is over 1,300 years old
4. Who started Hōryū-ji?Prince Shōtoku, a ruler who liked Buddhism, started the temple in the year 607. He wanted it to be a place where monks could learn and pray.
5. How old is the main hall at Hōryū-ji?The main hall, called the Kondō, is the world’s oldest surviving wooden building. Its wood was cut down more than 1,300 years ago.

Prince Shōtoku: A regent prince who played a crucial role in the introduction and promotion of Buddhism in Japan.
Nihon Shoki: An official history of Japan compiled in the 8th century, containing early accounts of the country's past.
Asuka Period: A period in Japanese history (538-710 CE) characterized by the significant influence of Chinese culture and the establishment of Buddhism.