Japan's Geography and Cultural Influences

Japan's Geography and Cultural Influences

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video introduces students to the concept of how geography influences a country's worldview, focusing on Japan's transition from isolation to adaptation. It covers historical contexts of other countries like Spain and Italy, and explores Japan's unique geography, mythology, and beliefs. The lesson highlights four elements shaping Japan's worldview: geography, beliefs, nature, and society. Students are assigned tasks to reinforce learning, including comparing flags and reading about Shinto beliefs.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor is considered the most influential in shaping a country's worldview according to the introduction?

Politics

Culture

Geography

Economy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key difference between Spain and Italy's worldviews during the age of exploration?

Spain was curious about exploration, while Italy became a trading hub.

Spain was focused on trade, while Italy was isolated.

Spain and Italy had identical worldviews.

Spain was landlocked, while Italy had access to the sea.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe Japan's geographic formation?

Continent

Peninsula

Island Chain

Archipelago

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Japanese mythology, who were the divine beings responsible for creating Japan?

Hachiman and Inari

Izanagi and Izanami

Amaterasu and Susanoo

Raijin and Fujin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event led the Japanese to believe they were protected by the gods during the Mongolian invasions?

Tsunami

Volcanic eruption

Typhoon

Earthquake

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major elements that shaped Japan's worldview?

Economy

Beliefs

Geography

Nature

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Japan's geography as an archipelago influence its worldview?

It encouraged Japan to expand its territory.

It isolated Japan from other countries.

It made Japan a central trading hub.

It made Japan dependent on other nations.

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