Chapter 12 And 13 Flashcards
Location and geography of japan
Japan is an island country that is geographically isolated from its nearest neighbour Korea, China and Russia
Who is Amaterasu
sun goddess, the most important deity of the Shinto religion and ruler of Takama no Hara
What where the cherry blossoms
It tells them that it’s ok you can start over and that life is short
They are a pink flower that the Japanese look up to
What are the Ainu
They where the First Nations of Japan
How does natural disasters effect japan
It makes them build up and get ready for impacted on the society of japan
Does japan have arable land
10% of arable land
Why was rice important
It was their main source of food and currency
What other foods do japan have
They have sushi/ fish seaweed
Key aspect of Shinto
The love of nature is the most important part of Shinto
Kami
Takes the form of object in nature the begin kami when they die and are honoured by their family
Mastsuri
Festivals held every spring and fall the please the kami of each Japanese clan and village
Homogeneous society meaning
It consists of people who see them self as having a similar nature and character
Assimilation
the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas
Hokkaido
The new name of where the Ainu lived
Ainu general history
Lived northern part of japan separate society had seven wars
