Geography of Japan
Define archipelago.
a sea or stretch of water containing many islands
OR
a group of islands
Who has all the power in the feudal system?
The Shogun
Which two countries developed trade relationship with Japan?
Korea and China
Which two religions were most prominent in Japanese civilization?
Buddhism and Shinto
What did Japan rely on to obtain natural resources?
trade with other nations
What is a feudal system?
A self sufficient region of land ruled by a king who gives property, or land rights, in return for services from other social classes.
Name two items that China gave to Japan and Korea.
Any of the following:
How were women expected to dress in Japan?
-powdered faces
-long, shiny hair
- 12 layered robe dress
How did Japan's geography impact it's culture?
Religion of shinto (natural disasters, mountainous region, lack of natural resource, surrounded by ocean)
Why is the merchants class the bottom of the social pyramid?
Because people did not respect that they were trading instead of only providing for upper classes.
Why was Korea considered a 'cultural bridge'?
Because Korea trade cultural ideas with Japan, which were given to them by China.
OR
Korea created the 'bridge' of trade between China and Japan
Describe what the daily life of a Geisha was.
-Hours of dance training every day
-entertainment through dancing
-Wore a strict outfit
How did Japan's geography affect it's development as a civilization?
They created their own culture because they were isolated
(Shinto)
Name two similarities between European and Japanese feudalism.
Teacher discretion
List two benefits of Japans isolation.
1. Allowed for them to trade cultural ideas on their own terms
2. Provided protection from invasions
Zen Buddhism