Ch15Sec01-Japan-GeographyAndEarlyJapan

What influenced the new culture of Japan?

• Indian and Persian cultures
• Greek and Roman cultures
• Korean and Chinese cultures
• Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures

How did the Yamato rulers claim to have gained their power?

• Through marriage alliances
• Through conquest
• Through trade
• Through religious rituals

Which region in Japan did the Yamato clan live in?

• Honshu
• Shikoku
• Hokkaido
• Kyushu

What influenced early Japanese writing?

• Korean characters
• Japanese characters
• Chinese characters
• English characters

What is an example of how geography influences Japanese culture?

• Geography has no influence on Japanese culture
• Geography determines the traditional clothing in Japan
• Geography influences the education system in Japan
• Geography affects the religious beliefs in Japan

What was Shotoku's goal for Japan's government?

• To have a communist government
• To have a democratic government
• To have more power for Japan's emperors
• To have more power for clan leaders

What happened to the Ainu culture over time?

• It merged with the Japanese culture
• It thrived and expanded
• It declined and almost disappeared
• It remained unchanged

What language did Japanese writers use for their poems and stories?

• Korean
• Japanese
• English
• Chinese

What is one reason for changes in religion and philosophy?

• Economic growth
• Social unrest
• Political stability
• Technological advancements

Why did Japanese leaders want to learn from other cultures?

• To establish dominance over other countries
• To isolate themselves from the rest of the world
• To improve their way of life
• To preserve their own culture