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Japans history
This is helping you study Japans ancestry and history.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| archipelago | chain of islands; an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| Honshu | What Japan's largest island called |
| How many large Islands does Japan have | 4 |
| This group of people, brought the technique of growing rice in a flooded field to Japan | The Yayoi |
| What is a regent | someone appointed to control or to rule, usually because of ages |
| Prince Shotoku's main goal was to... | Unite all of Japan |
| What are two geographic features of Japan? | Mountains and volcanoes |
| Japan's land is not suitable for what activity | Agriculture / farming |
| Where did the Japanese get most of their food from? | the sea |
| Which two countries were a major influence on Japanese culture? | china and Korea |
| Which is the highest mountain in Japan? | Mt. Fuji |
| Japan belongs to which continent? | Asia |
| How did Japan create their writing system | By borrowing it from China |
| Which crop was a major source of food for the Japanese? | Rice |
| leader of Japan, considered to be a descendant of the gods | Emperor |
| Who created the constitution for Japan? | Prince Shotoku |
| What percentage of Japans land is covered by mountains | 80% |
| Which religion spread to Japan? | Buddhism |
| Why have Japanese farmers built terraces? | to grow crops on hilly surfaces |
| What ocean is directly east of the country of Japan? | Pacific Ocean |
| Japan has developed special building codes in preparation for: | earthquakes |