Japanese Civilization The FRAME Key Topic is about . . . So What? Main Idea Details Japanese Civilization -

Map of China, Japan, and Korea

Japanese Civilization The FRAME Key Topic is about . . . So What? Main Idea Details Japanese Civilization How Japanese culture was influenced by its geography and Chinese civilization Geography of Japan -

Geography of Japan Mountainous terrain Archipelago (four main islands) Close proximity to China and Korea

Geography of Japan Separated from the Asian Mainland by the Sea of Japan (also known as East Sea)

Japanese Civilization Influence of Chinese Culture The FRAME Key Topic is about . . . So What? Main Idea Details Japanese Civilization How Japanese culture was influenced by its geography and Chinese civilization Geography of Japan Influence of Chinese Culture -

Influence of Chinese Culture Japan was influenced by China largely due to its close proximity

Influence of Chinese Culture Buddhism spread from China to Japan Architecture: Pagodas were influenced by Chinese Pavilions and Towers

Influence of Chinese Culture Japanese writing developed out of Chinese symbols

Japanese Civilization Influence of Chinese Culture The FRAME Key Topic is about . . . So What? Main Idea Details Japanese Civilization How Japanese culture was influenced by its geography and Chinese civilization Geography of Japan Influence of Chinese Culture Shinto -

Shinto Ethnic religion—concerned only with Japan and its people State religion of Japan meant that the emperor was worshipped

Shinto Worships the kami Shinto and Buddhism coexisted in Japan Kami= forces of nature and ancestors spirits Shinto and Buddhism coexisted in Japan

Japanese Civilization Influence of Chinese Culture The FRAME Key Topic is about . . . So What? Main Idea Details Japanese Civilization How Japanese culture was influenced by its geography and Chinese civilization Geography of Japan Influence of Chinese Culture Shinto Japan was influenced by China due to its close proximity Buddhism spread from China to Japan Architecture: Pagodas were influenced by Chinese Pavilions and Towers Japanese writing developed out of Chinese symbols Ethnic religion of Japan—concerned only with Japan and its people State religion of Japan - mean that the emperor was worshipped Worships the Kami - Kami= forces of nature and ancestors spirits Shinto and Buddhism coexisted in Japan Mountainous Terrain Archipelago (four main islands) Close proximity to China and Korea Separated from the Asian Mainland by the Sea of Japan (also known as East Sea) Japans close proximity to China allowed for the diffusion of Chinese goods, ideas, and beliefs onto the Japanese islands

Map of China, Japan, and Korea Sea of Japan Huang He River Korea Japan

African Kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe Key Topic The FRAME Routine African Kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe is about… Essential details Axum Kingdom: - Kingdom of Zimbabwe: -

African Kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe Key Topic The FRAME Routine African Kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe is about… Sub-Saharan African Kingdoms that thrived during the Medieval Period along the Eastern and Southeastern Coast Essential details Axum Kingdom: - Kingdom of Zimbabwe: -

Axum Kingdom Located near: Ethiopian Highlands (Axum= Modern Day Ethiopia) Nile River

Axum Kingdom Axum Kingdom practiced Christianity A um= Christian Kingdom

African Kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe Key Topic The FRAME Routine African Kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe is about… Sub-Saharan African Kingdoms that thrived during the Medieval Period along the Eastern and Southeastern Coast Essential details Axum Kingdom Axum Kingdom: Located near: - Ethiopian Highlands (Axum= Modern Day Ethiopia) - Nile River Axum Kingdom practiced Christianity - A um= Christian Kingdom Nile River Ethiopian Highlands Kingdom of Zimbabwe: -

Kingdom of Zimbabwe Located near: Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers Indian Ocean

Kingdom of Zimbabwe Capital City= “Great Zimbabwe” Very prosperous (rich) empire

African Kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe Key Topic The FRAME Routine African Kingdoms of Axum and Zimbabwe is about… Sub-Saharan African Kingdoms that thrived during the Medieval Period along the Eastern and Southeastern Coast Essential details Axum Kingdom Axum Kingdom: Located near: - Ethiopian Highlands (Axum= Modern Day Ethiopia) - Nile River Axum Kingdom practiced Christianity - A um= Christian Kingdom Nile River Ethiopian Highlands Kingdom of Zimbabwe: Located near: - Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers - Indian Ocean Capital city = “Great Zimbabwe” - Very prosperous (rich) empire Zambezi River Indian Ocean Limpopo River Kingdom of Zimbabwe

Religion of West Africa: Key Topic The FRAME Routine West African Kingdoms is about… Essential details Trade and Timbuktu: Geography: - Religion of West Africa: -

Map of West African Kingdoms =

Religion of West Africa: Key Topic The FRAME Routine West African Kingdoms is about… The characteristics of the West African Kingdoms during the Medieval Period Essential details Trade and Timbuktu: Geography: - Religion of West Africa:

Geography Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires were located in West Africa along the Niger River and Saharan Desert

Trade and Timbuktu City of Timbuktu was a center for trade and learning Crossroads for travelers and traders

Religion of West Africa Mostly practiced Islam Added the aspect of animism from previous African religions

Religion of West Africa: Key Topic The FRAME Routine West African Kingdoms is about… The characteristics of the West African Kingdoms during the Medieval Period Essential details Trade and Timbuktu: Geography: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires were located in West Africa along the Niger River and Saharan Desert Empires made a profit trading gold and salt - Along the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes City of Timbuktu was a center for trade and learning - Crossroads for travelers and traders Sahara Desert Ghana Songhai Religion of West Africa: Mostly practiced Islam - Added the aspect of animism from previous African religions Mali

Map of West African Kingdoms Sahara Desert Middle East Ghana (800-1000 AD) Songhai (1450-1600 AD) Red Sea Mali (1200-1450 AD) Niger River = Timbuktu