Do-now: Briefly explain how Korea served as a “cultural bridge.”
JAPAN
Japan is an archipelago A chain of islands
is made up of 4 main islands and hundreds of smaller islands
4/5ths of Japan is mountainous
Most Japanese live along the coastline
Fish is the main source of protein
Japan lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire Creates earthquakes and volcanoes
Mt.Fuji Mount Fuji is 3776 meters high. Japan's highest mountain.
Japan’s only dynasty 500AD The Yamato family creates the first and only dynasty in Japan They still are in existence today
Shinto The major religion of early Japan Worships the forces of nature
Kami Natures spirits What other religion will the Regents compare Shinto too?
Japanese Feudal System
Bushido “way of the warrior” Emphasized honor, bravery, and absolute loyalty to one’s lord.
Seppuku Samurai ritual suicide
Korean Cultural Bridge Brought language, art, Buddhism and technology to Japan from China
Kana Japanese writing system Phonetic symbols that represent syllables
Japan looks up to China The Japanese send nobles to study in China during the Tang dynasty
Selective Borrowing Japan does not accept all of China’s ideas For example they do not accept the civil service exam