Geography
Social Structure
Religion
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100
Which term, meaning a chain of islands, describes Japan's geography?
archipelago
100
In feudal Japan, who was at the top of the social structure, but in reality had little power?
the Emperor
100
What two religions were practiced by the majority of people in medieval Japan?
Shinto and Buddhism
100
What culture influenced the writing, language, and arts of the Japanese?
China
100
What food staple crop have the Japanese relied on due to its geographic isolation and lack of arable land?
rice
200
Why have there been so many conflicts over land throughout Japan's history?
Land is valuable because the mountains limit the area available for farming.
200
Although they were second from the top of the social structure, this person had all of the real power in feudal Japan?
Shogun
200
This image illustrates the influence of which religion on Japanese art?
Buddhism
200
The system of government in Japan that placed local power in the hands of military lords known as daimyo is an example of what?
feudalism
200
Due to their island location and lack of arable land the Japanese have often turned to this as a food source.
the sea / seafood
300
Japan's unique culture is a direct result of what circumstance?
Japans status as an island nation.
300
This group of people were the lowest on the social structure of Japan.
merchants
300
What religion is most closely associated to shrines like this?
Shinto
300
What is one reason that feudalism developed in Japan?
The small amount of farmable land gave power to those who owned it.
300
In addition to Shintoism, which other belief system influenced Japanese art, architecture, and literature?
Buddhism
400
What effect has geography had on the island of Japan?
The seas have isolated Japan and protected it from invasion.
400
Which group of people were the top of the peasant class?
farmers
400
What aspect of Shinto is evident in this Japanese painting?
the beauty and power of nature
400
What idea best describes Shintoism?
people need to live in harmony with nature
400
What is one characteristic that the Japanese feudal system had in common with the caste system?
It was difficult for people to move between social classes.
500
What is one way that Japanese culture was shaped by its geography?
Its location allowed it to study and adapt Chinese culture to suit its own needs.
500
The use of Samurai to protect the lands of the Daimyo in Japan created what kind of social and economic system?
feudalism
500
Why did the samurai practice Zen Buddhism?
Its practice helped teach warriors how to control their bodies and their movements.
500
What idea would complete this web diagram?
lived by a strict code of conduct
500
The code of the Samurai
Bushido