Ancient Japan

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How did Japan's location and characteristic influences its history?

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It was an island nation and isolated from other cultures.

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What is the importance of samurai practicing Zen Buddhism?

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The practice teaches warriors how to control bodies and movements.

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The system of government in Japan that gave power to daimyo, military lords.

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feudalism

Front

What culture played a major role in Japanese writing, language, and arts?

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China

Front

This person had little power in Japan, but were at the top of the social structure.

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emperor

Front

Due to Japan's isolation and lack of farm land, the Japanese relied heavy on this particular food?

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rice

Front

What led to feudal system in Japan?

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Japan did not have access to large amounts of farm land.

Front

Who is below the shogun in the feudal system social structure?

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Daimyo

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Most Japanese art was influenced by ________________.

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nature