Physical Geography
What is an Archipelago?
Haiku's were usually about this topic.
Nature
The Ring of Fire surrounds what ocean.
What is The Pacific Ocean
Self-sufficiency meant.
They were independent. They did not have to rely on other countries for trade or resources.
How many regions are in Japan
eight
Japan's geography mostly consists of what?
Mountains
Japan took pride in their strength. This word describes how Japan bounces back from adversity.
The point of contact between two moving tectonic plates is called this.
What is the subduction zone.
A temperate climate means this.
Define Matsuri.
A festival held to pleas the Kami
These countries are located West of Japan.
North and South Korea, China, and Russia.
These reasons are why Japan values the Sakura (Cherry Blossoms).
Represents new beginnings, the circle/shortness of life, beauty.
These numbers on the Richter scale indicate a disaster that causes serious or catastrophic damage to the natural landscape.
What is 7-8
These are the factors of a homogenous society.
Same ethnicity, cultural beliefs and values, religion, and language.
Describe the format of a Haiku.
5 syllables. 7 Syllables. 5 Syllables.
Land that is good for farming is called this. What types of crops did they grow?
Arable land. Rice and Soy.
Japan is located along the Ring of Fire. Describe three natural disasters that occur here and why.
This natural disaster has nothing to do with the Ring of Fire. Why?
Typhoons, heat and moisture mix causing differing pressures to collide.
Staple food is Rice. Fish, seaweed, soybeans were also a part of their diet.
Tsunamis are caused by underwater...
earthquakes
Pre-contact Japan was isolated for many reasons. What geographical factors contributed to their isolation?
They were remote (an island). The waters around them were rough and dangerous. Japan was hard to reach.
Japan took great pride in its nature. Nature was appreciated through these ways (multiple, think of concepts we have learned in class)
Matsuri, Cherry Blossom Festival. Haiku's and art. In the Shinto religion.
Japan was resilient in overcoming these natural disasters because:
They were prepared for these natural disasters and was able to quickly build themselves back up.
Name all five factors that contributed to Japan's self-sufficiency. How would these factors contribute to their worldview?
Arable Land, Climate, Silkworms and Cotton, Forestry, and the Ocean. Japan did not have to depend on anyone for their resources. Japan probably took pride in this.
Rice cultivation heavily relied on what weather event to sustain crops.
Monsoons (heavy rainfall)