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Date: 1/31 Period: 5 World History ||
 * || Name: Karyna


 * Japan K.W.L.Q. Chart **
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** .The person with great power was the emperor. **

** . Most Japanese people were peasants ****.**

**.** ** The Samurai were warriors. **

** . They ate Sushi ** || **__ W __**** ant to Know **

** What were their main religion and their beliefs? **

** Who were the famous people? **

** Who was the emperor? **

** Was he/she a good emperor? **

** Were there any girls who ruled? **

** Why were the Samurai important? ** ||
 * **__ L __**** earned ** || **__ Q __**** uestions **

** Who were the first Japanese? ** ** Who were the first emperors? ** ** Who was prince Shotoku? ** ** What was the Rise of the Samurai? ** ** What did Japan learn from China and Korea? ** ** What were some of the changes in government? ** ** What were the changes in religion and philosophy? ** ** What was the pillow book? ** ** Who was Lady Murasaki Shikibu? ** ** What is Zen? ** || **Shikibu** || Noble servant to Empress Akiko || servant ||
 * ** Term ** || ** Details / definition ** || ** Helper word ** ||
 * **Shinto** || The traditional religion of Japan || religion ||
 * **Zen** || A new form of Buddhism that arrived from China || New Buddhism ||
 * **Pure Land** || A pure above Buddha || above ||
 * **Haiku** || A type of Japanese poem with three lines and 17 syllables that describe nature scenes || Japanese poem ||
 * **Lady Murasaki**
 * **Prince Shotoku** || One of Japan’s greatest leaders || leader ||
 * **Jimmu** || the founder of the first imperial council || founder ||
 * **Regent** || Person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone. || helper ||
 * **Ainu** || Culture that developed in Japan || culture ||
 * **The Pillow Book** || A book about Shei meeting the empress || book ||
 * **Tanka** || Japanese poetry || poetry ||
 * **Noh** || Form of Japanese musical drama || drama ||
 * **Tale of Genji** || Book about the life of a noble known as the || book ||
 * **Daimyo** || Japan’s large land owners || Land owners ||
 * **Shogun** || A general who ruled Japan in the emperor’s name || general ||
 * **Samurai** || Trained, professional warrior || warrior ||
 * **figurehead** || A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else || Fake ruler ||
 * **Bushido** || The samurai code of rules || code ||

** Chapter 8: Japan Key Terms **

**Questions :** Size and Comparison 1. What [|body of water] found between Japan and the mainland of Asia? The Sea of Japan 2. Name the two countries located nearest to Japan. North Korea and South Korea 3. Name [|two countries] near Japan that are much larger in area than Japan. Taiwan and China 4. What large ocean is off the southeast coast of Japan? Pacific Ocean 5. What are the [|names] of the islands of Japan? Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Hokkaido

Climate 6. What is the [|climate] like in Japan? Summers are really hot; spring is probably the best time of year. Winters are really cold.

Natural Features 7. What is the [|largest] island in Japan? Honshu is the largest island in Japan. 8. Why does [|Japan] have little land that is good for farming? Because there are too many mountains and slopes.

Agriculture 9. What is the main agricultural [|crop] of Japan? Rice 10. Given Japan's geography, why would fish be a popular source of food? Because Japan is surrounded by many bodies of water.

**__Questions for Shotoku:__** 1. What religion began in India and spread to Japan by 552 A.D.? Buddhism 2. What does the Shinto religion believe in? Buddhism 3. What language did Japanese men prefer for writing poetry? Chinese characters 4. What rights did women have during Shotoku’s time? They were educated and were able to learn to read and write, and were known for their bravery. 5. How did Shotoku attract the best teachers from China and Korea? He started a program to bring Chinese and Korean teachers to Japan. 6. According to legend, what strange relic appeared in Shotoku’s hand when he was praying? The left eyeball of the Buddha appeared in his left hand. 7. How did Shotoku die? He died of illness 8. How old was Shotoku when he became regent of Japan ? He was 21 9. What was the __Tale of the Genji__? It was written by Lady Marusaki, it describes the daily lives, customs, and attitudes of nobles at that time. ** 10. **** According **to legend, how did a group of women once save Japanese army from barbarians? They made the noise that sounded like a bow and arrow

Bio-Poem Your Task: Choose a person we have studied this unit. Use your notes and the textbook to Complete the information below. Each answer should be a line in your poem.

Line 1 - 􏰀Name: Line 2 - Three traits: Line 3 - He / she is from: Line 4 - He / she cares deeply about… Line 5 - He / she feels… Line 6 - Three more traits Line 7 - He / she gives… Line 8 - He / she fears… Line 9 - He / she would like to see… Line 10 -Name, Years of life: Example: Jackie Robinson Talented, Black, Pioneer He is from Georgia He cares about representing his people He feels black athletes should be allowed to play Leader, Symbol, Baseball Player He gives hope to the oppressed He fears threats from racists He would like to see equality between races Jackie Robinson (1919-1972)

Lady Murasaki Servant, women, Japanese From Heian She is a noble servant to the Empress Aikko She writes about her life as a servant She writes, Genji She gives herself by serving She fears criticism She would like to keep her diary a secret Lady Murasaki Shikibu (973-1014)

Karyna completed the quiz for Japanese Samurai. Japanese Samurai 1341 SAS® Curriculum Pathways® NAME: Karyna CLASS: miller DATE: 2/9/2011