5.1 Flashcards
What are the 4 largest islands on Japan
Honslu, Shioku, Kyushu, Hokkaido
Roughly speaking what percent of Japanese land can be farmed?
15
What geographical features allowed Japan to develop such unique religion, arts and social structures
The surrounding seas
Japan’s traditional religions hat is still practised today is called Shintoism. What is the direct English translation of Shintoism?
The way of the gods
In Shintoism, what is the main cause of bad things happening?
Evil spirits
According to the Shinto myth, what created the islands of Japan?
The drops of water that fell of the spear of the gods, Izanagi and Izanami
In the 12th century, clan leaders “called on” men from Japan’s lower social ranks to help them protect lands and enforce the laws. What did these men later come to be known as?
Samurai
What is the name of the Japanese sun goddess that the Yamato chiefs claimed they were descended from?
Amaterasu
Where did Prince Shotoku send officials to study Buddishm, art, medicine and philosophy?
China
What is the ancient capital of Heian-Kyo known as today
Kyoto
How could one tell a nobles social position from his home
The closer it was to the royal palace, the higher the owner social status
What activities took place in the imperial court?
Fine arts and learning
What type of temples did Shotoku have built around Japan
Buddhist
Who tended to do the “true” ruling in ancient Japan?
The emperor’s father or father in law
What was the principle job of the emperor in ancient Japan?
To preform ritual and ceremony duties
