Japanise Civilzation
What did Japan's island location shape?
The growth of its civilization.
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What was one of the most important influences brought by Korean travelers?
It was the religion of ''Buddhism''.
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How might the chinesse have felt about their lack of power in Kublai's government?
The Mongols believe that foreigners were more trust worthy since they had no local loyalties.
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What is the Samurai's mask made out of?
Its mainly made out of iron.
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Who was Kublai Khan?
The grandson of Genghis Khan, who assumed the title Great Khan in 1260.
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About how many islands make up the Japanese archipelago?
About 4,000 islands.
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What happened in the mid-700s regarding Buddhism and the Japanese imperial court?
The Japanese imperial court officially accepted Buddhism in Japan.
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What happened during the last years of Kublai Khan's reign?
Weaknesses began to appear in Mongol rule.
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What was the name of a famous female Samurai warrior?
Lady Tomoe Gozen was a famous female warrior of the 1180s.
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Who was Marco Polo?
The most famous European to visit China in these years.
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Historically, in what 4 islands have most Japanese people lived on?
In Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
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The most influential convert to Buddhism was ____________
Prince ''Shotoku'', who served as regent for his aunt, the empress Suiko.
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By whom was foreign trade increased?
By Kublai Khan
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What unwritten code did the Samurai's follow?
A code that emphasized honor, bravery, and loyalty.
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What is the definiton of Shinto?
It was a religion meaning " way of the gods ".
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Where did the first mention of the country Japan come from?
It came from Chinese Writings of the first century.
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In what manner did Japanese artists paint their landscapes on?
In the Chinese manner.
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How many people were carry in the second fleet?
150,000 Mongol, Chinese, and Korean warriors.
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In combat, what did a Samurai's life depend on?
They depended on skills and equipment.
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Supreme general of the emperors army.
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About how much percent is suitable for farming in Japan?
Only about 12%.
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During what time did the Japanese begin to have more and more contact with mainland Asia?
During the 400s.
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How long is was the Grand Canal?
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In Samurai's armor, what did individual iron plates provide?
They provided protection and freedom of movement in combat.
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What is Bushido?
A demeaning code of behavior lived according by the Samurai.
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