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Which of the following concepts did Itō Hirobumi incorporate into the constitution instead of Christian references?

  • Kokutai or "national polity"

  • Zen Buddhism principles

  • Samurai code

  • Tanaka Memorial

Answer

Kokutai, or "national polity," was the concept that Itō Hirobumi incorporated into the constitution instead of Christian references. This concept emphasized the importance of the emperor as the head of the state and the source of all authority. It also stressed the unity of the Japanese people and their loyalty to the emperor.
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