WHI 11.02 CP Day 1

Multiple Choice

Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?

• Mt. Kilamanjaro
• Mt. Hood
• Mt. St. Helens
• NONE of the above

Camera on the entire time
You are on in the camera
First and last name on the screen
Be respectful of everyone
Participate in all activities

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​Class Norms

Word Cloud

What is one thing that you know about Japan?

Multiple Select

Which of the TWO are geographic features that dominate Japan?

• Plateaus

• Canyons

• Archipelago

• Mountains

Multiple Choice

Which map shows the Japanese archipelago?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

What natural forces have shaped Japan's geographical landscape?

• Earthquakes, Volcanic eruptions, Tsunamis

• Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods

• Droughts, Wildfires, Landslides

• Blizzards, Avalanches, Hailstorms

Multiple Choice

How did Japan's geographic isolation impact its cultural development?

• It led to a blend of various foreign cultures.

• It resulted in a unique cultural identity.

• It caused frequent invasions by neighboring countries.

• It had no significant impact.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of Japan's geographical location in its cultural development?

• It isolated Japan from other cultures.

• It facilitated trade and cultural exchange.

• It made Japan vulnerable to invasions.

• It had no impact on cultural development.

Multiple Choice

With which religion should this picture be associated?

• Islam

• Christiantiy

• Hinduism

• Shinto

• Buddhism

Multiple Choice

In which country does the symbol shown represent the official state religion?

• Country 1

• Country 2

• Country 3

• Country 4

Multiple Choice

Japan was first exposed to Buddhism through ___ missionaries.

• Korean
• Chinese

• Indian

• Arab

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were aspects of selective cultural borrowing by Japan?

• Modified written language, Developed new writing system, Adapted architectural styles

• Adopted Western clothing, Changed dietary habits, Embraced democracy

• Implemented European legal systems, Adopted Christianity, Used Latin alphabet

• Followed Indian philosophy, Practiced yoga, Built pyramids

Multiple Choice

Which place did the Mongols fail to conquer?

• Japan

• Vietnam

• China

• Mongolia

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason for the failure of Kublai Khan's attempts to invade Japan?

• Typhoons

• Lack of resources

• Strong Japanese army

• Poor leadership

Multiple Select

Which significant works were written by Murasaki Shikibu?

• The Diary of Lady Murasaki

• The Tale of Genji

• The Pillow Book

• The Tale of Heike

Multiple Choice

Who is the author of the world's first full-length novel, 'The Tale of Genji'?

• Lady Murasaki Shikibu

• Sei Shonagon

• Yoshida Kenko

• Chikamatsu Monzaemon

Multiple Choice

Which period in Japan is known for women's literature written in Japanese?

• Edo period

• Heian period

• Meiji period

• Showa period

Multiple Choice

What was a common theme in Heian period artwork?

• Depictions of war

• Scenes from daily life

• Portrayals of noble court life

• Abstract patterns

Multiple Choice

What religious influences were blended in Japan to create a complex spiritual landscape?

• Shinto and Buddhism

• Christianity and Shinto

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Shinto and Confucianism

Multiple Choice

How did Japan's natural environment influence its cultural development?

• It led to technological advancements.

• It shaped cultural development through isolation.

• It resulted in economic prosperity.

• It caused frequent conflicts with neighbors.

Open Ended

What is one thing that you have learned today?