Intro to Japan flashcards
What were the four islands called in the archipelago
Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu
What was Geography like?
Very isolated and waters between Japan and Asia were very rough
How were big changes caused?
External influence
What was the ancient religion in Japan?
Shintoism
What did believers of Shintoism believe in?
Love of nature, spirits, no founder of religious laws
What other religions were there in Japan?
Buddhism, Confucianism
Was Japan self-sufficient?
Yes, before 1853, there was not much international trade.
How did they get food without trade?
Farming.
How did they get building materials without trade?
Lumber and mining
How did they get cloth with trade?
Silkworms and cotton plants
What was a big resource in Japan?
Rice!
Who were the Ainu?
The indigenous people of Japan, lived in northern areas.
How did the Japanese take over the Ainu?
The Ainu lost several wars of resistance.
What is the program of assimilation? (1)
The Ainu were not able to speak language and practice customs.
What is the program of assimilation? (2)
Could only live in areas the Government assigned them to.
