25 Questions
What is the significance of the Yayoi?
Introduced farming and grew rice paddies
Why did the Yamato claim descent from the sun goddess?
To establish their divine right to rule Japan
What was the purpose of Prince Shokotu's reforms?
To create a constitution based on Confucian rules
What does Shinto mean?
Way of the spirits
What was the main occupation of the Japanese settlers according to the text?
Hunters and gatherers using stone tools
What is the meaning of 'kofun' in Japanese history?
Large mounds for burial
Why were the Japanese islands turned into sea for living?
"Only 20 percent land farmable"
What did the Yayoi do with the personal belongings of chiefs?
"Buried chiefs with personal belongings in kofun"
Where did Prince Shokotu look for examples when creating the constitution?
"China"
'Shinto' believes that all natural things are alive and have spirits called...
"Kami"
What is the main reason for many earthquakes in Japan?
Tectonic plate movements in the region
Which of the following islands is NOT listed as one of the largest islands in Japan?
Ishigaki
What did the Yayoi introduce to Japan?
Farming
What were the Yayoi organized into?
Villages
Who did Prince Shokotu look to for examples when creating the constitution?
China
What was the purpose of Prince Shokotu's reforms?
'To centralize and strengthen the government'
What is the belief of Shinto regarding natural things?
'They have their own spirits'
What was the occupation of the Japanese settlers according to the text?
'Farming'
'Kofun' in Japanese history refers to:
'Large burial mounds'
'Yamato' claimed descent from which mythical figure to legitimize their rule?
'Sun goddess'
What percentage of Japan's land is farmable?
10 percent
What did the Yayoi introduce to Japan?
Farming
What was the main occupation of the Japanese settlers according to the text?
Farmers
What was the belief of Shinto regarding natural things?
They have spirits called animism
'Kofun' in Japanese history refers to:
Burial mounds
Test your knowledge about Japan's geographical features, including its chain of islands, volcanic mountains, and earthquake-prone areas. Learn about the Yayoi settlers, their lifestyle as hunters and gatherers, and their unique cultural and religious practices.
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