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=__**Japan Work:**__=

Buddhism spread over to Japan. They believe in that everything living thing has a sprit They preferred to write poetry in Chinese They had the rights to rule but, with a regent only. He would award them with social ranks and good pays. He would use the left eye of Buddha He died when he sick in 622 A.D He was 21 years old when he became regent It was a story that was important to Japanese culture They got together and made plucking sounds like arrows to scare them.
 * __Questions for Shotoku:__**
 * 1) What religion began in India and spread to Japan by 552 A.D.?
 * 1) What does the Shinto religion believe in?
 * 1) What language did Japanese men prefer for writing poetry?
 * 1) What rights did women have during Shotoku’s time?
 * 1) How did Shotoku attract the best teachers from China and Korea ?
 * 1) According to legend, what strange relic appeared in Shotoku’s hand when he was praying?
 * 1) How did Shotoku die?
 * 1) How old was Shotoku when he became regent of Japan ?
 * 1) What was the __Tale of the Genji__?
 * 1) According to legend, how did a group of women once save a Japanese army from barbarians?

__**Questions for Japan Geography:**__ Size and Comparison 1. What [|body of water] found between Japan and the mainland of Asia? East China Sea, Sea of Japan, Pacific Ocean, and Philippine sea. 2. Name the two countries located nearest to Japan. Russia and Korea 3. Name [|two countries] near Japan that are much larger in area than Japan. China and Korea 4. What large ocean is off the southeast coast of Japan? Pacific Ocean 5. What are the [|names] of the islands of Japan? Hokkaido, Hooshu, and Shikoku Climate 6. What is the [|climate] like in Japan? The climate in Japan is hot in the summer and cold in the winter Natural Features 7. What is the [|largest] island in Japan? Honshu is the largest Island 8. Why does [|Japan] have little land that is good for farming? Because, it’s very small and doesn’t enough land to grow stuff Agriculture 9. What is the main agricultural [|crop] of Japan? The main crop would be rice 10. Given Japan's geography, why would fish be a popular source of food? Because they are islands and live near the sea ** Chapter 8: Japan Key Terms ** **Shikibu** || She was one of greatest writers in Chinese history || A writer ||
 * ** Term ** || ** Details / definition ** || ** Helper word ** ||
 * **Shinto** || A traditional of religion of Japan used in Clans only || Religion ||
 * **Zen** || In the 1100’s another form of Buddhism arises called Zen || Type of Buddhism ||
 * **Pure Land** || a paradise believed by the followers of a Mahayana sect (Pure Land sect) to be ruled over by a Buddha || A place ||
 * **Haiku** || a major form of Japanese verse, written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables || poem ||
 * **Lady Mirasaki**
 * **Prince Shotoku** || He was a Regent and served from 593-621 || Regent ||
 * **Jimmu** || He was an Emperor that was supposely descended from the Gods || Emperor ||
 * **Regent** || Is a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone || Ex). Prince Shotoku ||
 * **Ainu** || These were people who looked different and spoke a different language and tried to take over Japan || People or a clan ||
 * **The Pillow Book** || The Pillow book was Sei Shonagon’s Journal where she wrote her personal thoughts and poems || A Journal ||
 * **Tanka** || a Japanese poem consisting of 31 syllables in 5 lines, with 5 syllables in the first and third lines and 7 in the others. || poem ||
 * **Noh** || It’s a drama or show that they would use for entertainment || Drama ||
 * **Tale of Genji** || The tale of Genji is a story of a prince and his quest for love || Prince Geji ||
 * **Daimyo** || Were the employers of the samurai || Employer ||
 * **Shogun** || A powerrful military leader and helped the emperor || Military ||
 * **Samurai** || Trained Professional warriors to defeat other people || Warrior ||
 * **figurehead** || A person who appears to rule even though the power is someone else’s || Appears ||
 * **Bushido** || It’s the samurai code of rules || Rules ||

· I know that Japan is made up of Islands · I know that Japan has warriors called Samurai · I know that they were the religion Zen Buddhism · I know that most Japanese people were Peasants · I know that a Bushido is the Samurai code of rules · I know that modern day Samurais have the same Values as they did then || **__ W __**** ant to Know ** · Is a Shogun like the emperors assistant? · Is Japan today run the same way in ran back then? · Who is Lady Murasaki Shikibu? · What is a Noh? · Were Samurai honored by the people and emperor? · Did the Chinese invade Japan? · Did the Samurai and Shoguns take over Japan? ||
 * Japan K.W.L.Q. Chart **
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