Chapter 6, Lesson 2: Early Japan

Front

The seas around Japan _____ it from the rest of Asia.

Back

isolated

Front

The four largest Japanese islands are Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and _____.

Back

Hokkaido

Front

Because of its _____, only a small amount of Japan can be farmed.

Back

mountains

Front

The early Japanese built villages _____.

Back

along the coast and fished for food.

Front

Did the Yayoi bring farming and Buddhism to Japan?

Back

False

Front

During the A.D. 500s, which clan became strong enough to rule most of Japan?

Back

Yamato

Front

Early Japanese people believed that humans, animals, plants, rocks, and rivers all have their own spirits.

Back

TRUE

Front

Japanese belief in animism developed into a religion called _____

Back

Shinto

Front

What did Prince Shotoku create to give Japan a strong, well-organized government?

Back

A constitution

Front

During the Taika, or Great Change, Japan was _____?

Back

divided into provinces, or regional districts.