Vocabulary
Shinto
The traditional Religion
How much of Japan consists of flat coastal regions?
20%
What member of a clan had both political power, and religious duties.
The Clan Chieftain
Isolationism
A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone
Regent
Why did most people in ancient Japan settle along coastal plains.
It is difficult to farm on mountain slopes.
What was at least one thing Japan adopted from China or Korea.
Buddhism, Confucianism, written language.
This instrument, which uses the earth's magnetic field to show direction
The Compass
Often ruled by chieftains these extended families were also known as...
Clans
Which two Asian countries are closest to the Island of Japan
Korea and China
Which clan conquered most of Honshu and named themselves emperor?
The Yamato Clan.
Who was Attila?
A fearsome leader of the Huns who raided Rome
This person ruled as regent for their aunt from 593-621.
Prince Shotoku
Because of their closeness to the sea the Japanese diet has always included seafood what are some examples.
eels, sharks, octopus, seaweed, etc.
Which important official led a series of reforms in Japan to try and give the emperor more power?
Prince Shotoku
The Holy book of Islam
Qur'an
What were Kami in ancient Japanese belief?
Spirits of nature
The islands of Japan are actually what?
The tops of undersea mountains and volcanoes.
The emperors of Japan claimed to be descended from the most powerful Kami spirit, what spirit was this?
The goddess of the sun.
Where would the public meet in ancient Rome?
The Forum