What geographic feature gave Japan an advantage in its relationship with China, allowing it to choose which cultural elements to adopt?

Its location along the Silk Road

What was the main goal of Prince Shotoku's reforms, such as the Seventeen Article Constitution and missions to China?

To conquer the neighboring kingdom of Korea

To establish a decentralized feudal system run by local lords

To create a stronger, centralized government modeled after China's imperial court

To replace the Japanese emperor with a Chinese official and become a tributary state

The Seventeen Article Constitution