Japan Geography and Yayoi Settlers Quiz
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What is the significance of the Yayoi?

  • Introduced farming and grew rice paddies (correct)
  • Organized into clans and worshiped at shrines
  • Built large mounds called kofun for burial
  • Claimed descent from the sun goddess and rule Japan

    • Why did the Yamato claim descent from the sun goddess?

  • To justify their large mounds for burial
  • To demonstrate their lineage to Chinese rulers
  • To honor their ancestors
  • To establish their divine right to rule Japan (correct)

    • What was the purpose of Prince Shokotu's reforms?

  • To build large mounds for burial
  • To create a constitution based on Confucian rules (correct)
  • To expand trade with China
  • To establish a strong military force

    • What does Shinto mean?

    <p>Way of the spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main occupation of the Japanese settlers according to the text?

    <p>Hunters and gatherers using stone tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'kofun' in Japanese history?

    <p>Large mounds for burial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the Japanese islands turned into sea for living?

    <p>&quot;Only 20 percent land farmable&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Yayoi do with the personal belongings of chiefs?

    <p>&quot;Buried chiefs with personal belongings in kofun&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Prince Shokotu look for examples when creating the constitution?

    <p>&quot;China&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Shinto' believes that all natural things are alive and have spirits called...

    <p>&quot;Kami&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for many earthquakes in Japan?

    <p>Tectonic plate movements in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following islands is NOT listed as one of the largest islands in Japan?

    <p>Ishigaki</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Yayoi introduce to Japan?

    <p>Farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Yayoi organized into?

    <p>Villages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Prince Shokotu look to for examples when creating the constitution?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Prince Shokotu's reforms?

    <p>'To centralize and strengthen the government'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief of Shinto regarding natural things?

    <p>'They have their own spirits'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of the Japanese settlers according to the text?

    <p>'Farming'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Kofun' in Japanese history refers to:

    <p>'Large burial mounds'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Yamato' claimed descent from which mythical figure to legitimize their rule?

    <p>'Sun goddess'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Japan's land is farmable?

    <p>10 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Yayoi introduce to Japan?

    <p>Farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main occupation of the Japanese settlers according to the text?

    <p>Farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the belief of Shinto regarding natural things?

    <p>They have spirits called animism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Kofun' in Japanese history refers to:

    <p>Burial mounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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