Japan: Geography, Prince Shotoku, and Golden Age

a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone.

• Regent
• Samurai
• Shinto

the traditional religion of Japan

• Shinto
• Clans
• Regent

Japanese regent, he was one of Japan’s greatest leaders. He was influential in bringing Buddhism and Chinese ideas to Japan.

• Kubla Khan
• Prince Shotoku
• Bushido

a group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler.

• Shogun
• Regent
• Court

The Tale of Genji is the story of a prince named Genji and his long quest for love, written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu is considered to be the world's first full length novel

• True
• False

a form of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation

• Xui
• Zen
• Cho

True or False: Most of Japan's land is not fit for farming.

• True

• False

Which crop was a major source of food for the Japanese?

• Wheat
• Corn
• Rice
• Barley

Which two countries were a major influence on Japanese culture?

• China and Korea
• China and Russia
• Korea and Russia
• Egypt and Greece

What was another major effect of Japan's island location?

• It had all of the resources it needed to become a farming civilization.
• It was invaded by China.
• It was isolated from foreign powers and developed its own unique culture.
• It dominated trade in the Pacific Ocean.