Japan Flashcards
What is an archipelago?
a group of islands
How faraway from Japan is China?
500 miles
How many islands is Japan made up of?
4,000
What type of climate does Japan have?
mild climate
plenty of rainfall
HOw much of the land is farmable?
15%
What natural resources is Japan short in?
coal
oil
iron
What natural disasters has Japan experienced?
typhoons
earthquakes
tsunamis
What did the clans combine to form?
Shinto
Tell me about the Yamato Clan?
By 5th century they were the leading clan
the yamato claimed to be the emperors but had no real power
What does Shinto mean?
way of the gods
Kami
divine spirits that dwelled in nature
What is Torii?
a traditional japanese gate that is found at the entry way into a Shinto shrine
Where the imperial court move their capital?
Heian (modern day kyoto)
What does Samurai mean?
one who serves
What is Bushido?
code of behavior of “the way of the warrior”
