Japan History Overview

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What are the 4 main islands of Japan?

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Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu.

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What is the Jomon period named for?

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Cord-marked pottery.

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What is the Yayoi period named for?

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Yayoi pottery style (introduced agriculture, rice farming).

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What is the Kofun period named for?

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Large burial mounds (Kofun).

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Name key artifacts of early Japan.

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Dogu (clay figurines), Dotaku (bronze bells), Shunju Kyo (bronze mirrors), Haniwa (terracotta figures).

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Who was Shotoku Taishi and what is he remembered for?

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Regent; promoted Buddhism and Confucianism; wrote the Seventeen Article Constitution.

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What was the Taika Reform?

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Reform strengthening imperial power; land nationalized and redistributed.

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Which clan was influential in promoting Buddhism?

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Soga clan.

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What are Uji and Be?

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Uji = clans; Be = occupational groups.

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What were Jingi Kan and Daijo Kan?

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Central government offices (Shinto and administrative).