Japan

Date: 1/31/11 Period: 6 ||
 * || Name: Karyssa Newsome


 * Japan K.W.L.Q. Chart **


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** It’s in Asia ** ** It’s flag has a red circle on it ** ** Samurai originated from there ** ** They practice origami ** ** They invented the poetry writing format high cue ** || **__ W __**** ant to Know **

I want to know the achievements of Japan, like what the architectural designs were like, and the art forms they used. ||
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The first Shogun ruled Japan in 1192 Japan’s four main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Buddhism came to Japan from Korea. The philosophy of Confucius came to Japan from China. Prince Shotoku spread Buddhism across Japan. A popular subject for paintings in Japan is The Tale of Genji. || **__ Q __**** uestions I Still Have **

What was everyday life like for peasants?

What were the duties for the shoguns?

Why did the Japanese have samurai?

Did the Japanese use any kind of mobile transportation like ships, boats, or wagons?

What were the homes made out of?

What form of government did the Japanese use?

How did the Japanese pick their rulers and leaders?

What did the children do in their spare time? Did the kids have to go to school? What did they learn? ||

**Shikibu** || Mirasaki Shikibu is the best known writer to emerge from Japan's glorious Hein Period. || Writer, Tale of Genji || She’s the author of the pillow book || journal || ** Chapter 8: Japan Key Terms **
 * ** Term ** || ** Details / definition ** || ** Helper word ** ||
 * **Shinto** || The traditional religion of Japan || Religion ||
 * **Zen** || A form of Buddhism that emphasizes meditation || Meditation ||
 * **Pure Land** || A form of Buddhism ||  ||
 * **Haiku** || A type of Japanese poem with three lines and seventeen syllables that describes nature || Poem, three lines, limited syllables ||
 * **Lady Mirasaki**
 * **Prince Shotoku** || One of Japans greatest leaders. He was influential by spreading Buddhism and Chinese ideas through Japan || Spread Buddhism through japan, among greatest leaders ||
 * **Jimmu** || The first emperor of Japan, son of the sun goddess || First emperor, son of sun goddess ||
 * **Regent** || A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone || Assistant ||
 * **Ainu** || A culture that developed in japan || Came from what is now Siberia eastern russia ||
 * **The Pillow Book** || Sei Shonagon’s journal
 * **Tanka** || a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables || Type of poetry with specific syllables per line ||
 * **Noh** || A type of theatre that has no music and it’s very serious || Serious theatre ||
 * **Tale of Genji** || The story of a prince named Genji and his long quest for love || Among the first novels ||
 * **Daimyo** || Large landowners of feudal Japan || Landlords of huge land ||
 * **Shogun** || A general who ruled Japan in the emperors name || General ||
 * **Samurai** || A trained professional warrior in feudal Japan || Samurai, warrior ||
 * **figurehead** || A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else || Poser ||
 * **Bushido** || The code of honor followed by the samurai in Japan || Samurai Rules ||

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. Korea and China 3. Name [|two countries] near Japan that are much larger in area than Japan. China, Russia 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, Hokkaido Climate 6. What is the [|climate] like in Japan? it’s different everywhere, hot, cold, rainy, flooding Natural Features 7. What is the [|largest] island in Japan? Honshu 8. Why does [|Japan] have little land that is good for farming? Because most of the areas in Japan are covered in mountain

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 they don’t have good farm land, because they are surrounded by water