Korean and Japanese History Flashcard

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Korea lies on a peninsula in Northwest Asia.

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False

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In Korea, the Three Kingdoms were at peace and worked well with one another.

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False

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The Japanese prince Shotoku was hostile toward China and prevented his people from having any contact with the Chinese.

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False

Front

Mongol attacks on Japan in the late 1200s were turned back with the help of violent typhoons.

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True

Front

Because Japan is mountainous, many Japanese made a living by fishing.

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True

Front

What is a chain of islands called?

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Archipelago

Front

Who were the Japanese warriors who fought for nobles in exchange for land?

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Samurai

Front

What is a sport involving combat and self-defense?

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Martial arts

Front

What is the belief in spirits called?

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Shamanism

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What was the new Japanese capital city built in the early 700s C.E.?

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Nara