G8 Formative unit Japan under Shoguns Effect of geography

Topography refers to

• how geographic features were formed

• where people generally settle, and why

• the forms and features of land surfaces

• the study of population density

Flora and fauna refers to

• the plant and animal life within a region

• geographical forces which encourage settlements

• a type of edible plant that is cultivated

High mountains typically

• Attract settlements

• Provide timber

• Create barriers for invaders and to communication

When physical overland communication is difficult

• people wait for methods of travel to overcome obstacles

• agriculture suffers

• separate city-states emerge

Japan is made up of over 6000 islands. Such a geographic feature is called

• an archipelago

• a rift

• a transcend boundary

• a peninsula

Lack of suitable land for agriculture in Japan meant that

• the Japanese went overseas to farm

• They concentrated on industry

• There has always been fierce competition for land

On 2 occasions, Japan faced an invasion by sea. On both occasions, they were saved by what geographic factor?

• bodies of water

• topography

• flora and fauna

• Climate

Japan is surrounded by water; the 3 seas are: The Pacific Ocean, The Sea of Japan, and

• The Adriatic Sea

• The Black Sea

• The East China Sea

• The Illyrian Sea

Japan sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire. As a result, it experiences

• seismic activity

• earthquakes

• volcanic eruptions

• tsunamis

• All of these

'Divine right' is a belief spread by people that states that

• All human rights are divine

• The right to life is divine

• The king or emperor of a country was appointed by God