Geography
What are the four main islands of Japan?
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
What was the Edo Period?
A period of isolation and peace in Japan from 1603 to 1867.
What does the red circle on the Japanese flag symbolize?
The sun.
What does "isolate" mean?
To seclude or cut off from relationships with other nations.
Who were the samurai?
The warrior class in Japan who served the daimyō.
How much of Japan is mountainous?
73%
What was the Closed Country Edict of 1635?
Laws that prohibited Japanese from traveling abroad and foreigners from entering Japan.
What is Kabuki theatre?
A form of traditional Japanese drama featuring elaborate costumes and lively performances.
What is "adaptation"?
The process of changing attitudes and behaviors to suit a new situation.
What was the role of farmers in Edo society?
They were crucial for rice production, the main food source.
What is an archipelago?
A group of islands.
What major change occurred in 1868 in Japan?
The start of the Meiji Period, marked by modernization and adaptation.
What were the roles of geishas?
Women trained in arts, entertainment, and etiquette.
Define "modernize".
To adopt new ideas and technologies considered to be current.
Describe the social hierarchy in Edo Japan.
A structured system with samurai at the top, followed by farmers, artisans, and merchants.
What does Japan's geographical isolation mean?
Japan is separated from other countries by water, making it difficult for outside influence.
Who were the daimyō?
Feudal lords who governed provinces in Japan.
How did popular culture change during isolation?
Increased leisure activities and demand for luxury items.
How does adaptation relate to Japan's history?
Japan adapted to modernization during the Meiji Period after years of isolation.
What was the status of outcasts in society?
They were marginalized and forced into specific jobs, often considered non-human.
Name one major city in Japan.
Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto.
How did Japan modernize during the Meiji Period?
By adopting Western technologies and ideas.
What is Bunraku theatre?
A traditional Japanese puppet theatre for adults.
Give an example of modernization in Japan.
Development of railways and factories.
How did trade change during the Edo Period?
Trade was restricted with the outside world but thrived internally among Japanese merchants.