Isolation Check In

Which European country first arrived in Japan in 1543?

• Portugal

• Britain

• France

• Spain

Why did the Tokugawa shogunate eventually ban Christianity in Japan?

• It was distracting people from their farming duties

• It caused people to question loyalty to the Shogun

• It was too expensive to support missionaries

• The Portuguese declared war on Japan

Which of the following were part of the Sakoku (Exclusion) Laws?

• Japanese citizens could not leave

• Foreigners (except Dutch and Chinese) were banned

• Large ships were destroyed

• Shinto temples were closed

• Samurai were sent abroad

Only ​ ​ (a)   and Chinese were allowed limited trade with Japan.

• Dutch
• British
• Portuguese
• French
• Spanish
• Russian

Match the description to the correct term.

• Sakoku

• Isolation laws

• Dejima

• Restricted movement at night

• Curfew

• Island for Dutch trade

• Francis Xavier

• Christian missionary

What is one possible benefit of national isolation for a country?

What is one possible negative effect of national isolation for a country?

If Canada banned all internet, trade, and travel tomorrow, how would you feel?

• Curious

• Angry

• Safe

• Isolated

Draw or label a symbol that represents the idea of isolation in Edo Japan.