Geography
Japan is surrounded on all sides by water, which makes the country a what?
An island
This religion focuses on nature, and being miniscule with its rituals and ceremonies.
Shintoism
Feudalism is centered around an order of importance called what?
Hierarchy
This form of literature started in Japan
Novels
Which group tried to attack Japan, but eventually lost due to a storm?
The Mongols
True or false, Japan is one giant island.
False
Why was Shintoism important to the early civilization of Japan?
It helped them unite under one ideal.
The leader in Feudal Japan with all the power is titled what?
Shogun
This form of theater was seen as more modern, and very exaggerated in many aspects.
Kabuki
After the war with the Mongols, which person lost influence due to national debt?
Japan lies on a series of mountains and volcanoes that can be found in the Pacific Ocean called what?
The Ring of Fire
Which two belief systems made its way from mainland Asia to Japan?
Buddhism and Confucianism
Who were the ones in Feudal Japan that owned different parts of land in Japan?
This form of poetry originated in Japan, and features using syllables as the style for the poetry
Haiku
Which Daimyo rose above the others after the civil war period of 100 years?
Oda Nobunaga
Earthquakes in the sea can create giant waves called what?
Tsunamis
Where can you find many Shinto shrines in Japan?
In nature
The Samurai code of honor is called what?
Bushido
Kabuki theater normally tells tales of what?
Drama (Love, hate, and war)
Ieyasu did not trust influence from foreign influence
What is the name of the main island of Japan?
Honshu
Why is Confucianism important to Japan?
It was the base for all of feudalism and the laws in Japan.
The concept of feudalism is showing what to those ranked above you, in exchange for being provided for
Respect
What was the first novel written in Japan?
Tale of Genji
What was a result in Japan going into isolation?
They could not trade or travel to or from other countires