Land of the Rising Sun

According to legend, how was Japan formed?

• From the union of the sun and the sea

• From drops of water from a jeweled spear

• From a volcanic eruption

• From the accumulation of coral reefs

Only _____percentage of Japan's land is flat enough for farming, so they relied on the ocean for its abundance of seafood.

• 15%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

Which of the following is NOT a natural danger in Japan?

• Earthquakes

• Tidal waves

• Sandstorms

• Hurricanes

What is one of Japan's most widely recognized symbols?

• Tokyo Tower

• Mount Fuji

• The cherry blossom

• The Imperial Palace

What advantage does Japan have due to its climate?

• It has a lot of deserts suitable for solar energy.

• It has a mild climate with plenty of rain for rice cultivation.

• It has a tropical climate that attracts tourists.

• It has a cold climate that preserves natural resources.

What does the traditional Japanese religion Shinto mean?

• Way of the Divine Spirits

• Way of the Ancestors

• Way of the Gods

• Way of Nature

Which country had the strongest impact on Japan's culture?

• Thailand

• China

• India

• Mongolia

What was the main source of wealth and power in early Japanese society?

• Trade

• Technology

• Land

• Religion

How did Japan adapt Chinese influences in their writing system?

• Created a new alphabet

• Used Chinese characters to stand for additional ideas and sounds in language

• Replaced their writing system with Chinese

• Developed a phonetic writing system

What was the structure of early Japanese society organized around?

• Religious institutions

• City-states

• Large and powerful clans

• Democratic assemblies