Japanese people lived on coastal plains because...

only about 20% of the land is flat. The rest is mountainous

a person who rules for someone who can't rule alone

Which of the following statements is true about the Ainu?

The Ainu culture and language has almost disappeared.

Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times?

Its island location separated it from other people in Asia

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Chapter 8, Section 1: The Geography of Japan

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From Holt, Rinehart, and Winston's "World History: Medieval to Early Modern Times"

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1
Kami is...
a nature spirit
self-discipline
a extended family
regular meditation
2
According to Shinto, everything in nature has a...
spirit
a darkside
a weakness
big pimple
3
Japanese people lived on coastal plains because...
the rest is desert
Japan has a lot of volcanoes
only about 20% of the land is flat. The rest is mountainous
Japan has too many rivers and lakes that often cause floods
4
What is a regent?
the cousin of the king
a person who rules for someone who can't rule alone
An older, weak king
the wife of the emperor
5
The traditional religion of Japan is...
Shinto
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
6
The efforts of Prince Shotoku led to the spread of...
Buddhism and Japanese culture
feudalism
Noh
Shinto
7
The Yamato family claimed to have descended from...
Chinese gods
Goddess of the Sun
the first farmers
Sword bearer of the Moon God
8
Which Chinese philosopher greatly influenced Japanese family life?
Buddha
Prince Shotoku
Confucius
Shinto
9
The first family to call themselves emperors of Japan were the...
Mouna clan
noble titles
Yasuki clan
Yamato clan
10
Which of the following statements is true about the Ainu?
The Ainu culture and language has almost disappeared.
Ainu people are the ancestors of modern Japanese
Ainu people looked the same as other people of Japan
Ainu people practice a traditional religion called Shinto
11
The earliest Japanese writing...
was adapted from Latin
used Chinese characters
was easy to read
had 12 letters
12
Because their homes were never far from the sea, the Japanese...
were avid surfers
turned to the sea for food
invented the compass
didn't use salt on their food
13
Prince Shotoku wanted to change Japan's government to be more like...
Russia's
Jupiter's
America's
China's
14
In ancient Japan, villages were ruled by clans, or...
businessmen
large extended families
book keepers
peasants, bandits, and thiefs
15
Why was Japan isolated from Korea and China in ancient times?
Japan is thousands of miles away from Korea and China
Its island location separated it from other people in Asia
Japan is separated by the Great Wall of Japan
Trade between these nations was forbidden by religion

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