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Japan Study Guide

TermDefinition
Tsunamis A long high sea wave caused by earthquakes
Shogun A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan
Samurai A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan
Bushido A code of honor and morals used by the samurai
Daimyo One of the great lords who was a vassal of the shogun
Kamikaze A Japanese aircraft loaded with explosives and making a deliberate suicidal crash on an enemy target
Ring of Fire An area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean
Diet Japanese Parliament
Trade Surplus The amount by which the value of a country's exports exceeds the cost of its imports
Tariffs Taxes or duties to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports
Commodore Matthew Perry (April 10, 1794 – March 4, 1858) A Commodore of the United States Navy. He commanded a number of ships. He served in several wars, most notably in the Mexican–American War and the War of 1812. He played a leading role in the opening of Japan to the West
Four main islands of Japan Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
Hokkaido Second largest
Honshu Main island, Tokyo, largest population
Challenges of Japan Today Radiation, Ageing population, bad economy, low birthrate
Reasons for Japanese aggression They wanted to become a great power, partly because the country had few natural resources to deal with it's growing population
Ways Japan has adapted to living on the Ring of Fire Strict building codes, well planned evacuations
Reasons why Japan is densely populated They can grow a lot of food, it's a small place, most people live in the cities
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