Review: Japan

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Which is NOT one of the four main islands of Japan? Honshu, Nagasaki, Kyushu, Hokkaido

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Nagasaki

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Around how many islands are part of Japan?

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More than 6000

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Why are most cities in Japan near the coast?

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Because Japan is mostly mountains and volcanoes.

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What language did Japanese men use to write with during the Heian period?

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Chinese

Front

What did ancient Japan NOT have because of isolation? A written language, Clans, or extended families, Villages for people to gather, Coastal access for fishing and trade.

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A written language.

Front

Who tried to bring Chinese-style of rule in Japan?

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Prince Shotoku

Front

How was ancient Japan organized politically? Options: Tribes, Villages, Clans, Kingdoms

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Clans

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What is important in the Shinto religion?

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Nature

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What religion came to Japan from Korea?

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Buddhism

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Which clan conquered most of Japan and named themselves emperors of Japan?

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Yamato