1. Chapter 8 Lesson 1b Land of the Rising Sun

2. Early Japanese Society Structure of Japanese Society Early Japan was divided into clans. Early Japan was divided into clans.

3. Early Japanese Society Structure of Japanese Society Early Japan was divided into clans. Early Japan was divided into clans. Clans often fought one another for land. Clans often fought one another for land.

4. Early Japanese Society Structure of Japanese Society Early Japan was divided into clans. Early Japan was divided into clans. Clans often fought one another for land. Clans often fought one another for land. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Land was a main source of wealth and power.

5. Early Japanese Society Structure of Japanese Society Early Japan was divided into clans. Early Japan was divided into clans. Clans often fought one another for land. Clans often fought one another for land. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Japanese society remained organized around large and powerful clans for centuries. Japanese society remained organized around large and powerful clans for centuries.

6. Early Japanese Society Structure of Japanese Society Early Japan was divided into clans. Early Japan was divided into clans. Clans often fought one another for land. Clans often fought one another for land. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Japanese society remained organized around large and powerful clans for centuries. Japanese society remained organized around large and powerful clans for centuries. Most Japanese were common workers. Most Japanese were common workers.

7. Early Japanese Society Structure of Japanese Society Early Japan was divided into clans. Early Japan was divided into clans. Clans often fought one another for land. Clans often fought one another for land. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Japanese society remained organized around large and powerful clans for centuries. Japanese society remained organized around large and powerful clans for centuries. Most Japanese were common workers. Most Japanese were common workers. Some people in Japan were enslaved and were forced to cook, clean, or take care of the house of a noble. Some people in Japan were enslaved and were forced to cook, clean, or take care of the house of a noble.

8. Early Japanese Society Structure of Japanese Society Early Japan was divided into clans. Early Japan was divided into clans. Clans often fought one another for land. Clans often fought one another for land. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Land was a main source of wealth and power. Japanese society remained organized around large and powerful clans for centuries. Japanese society remained organized around large and powerful clans for centuries. Most Japanese were common workers. Most Japanese were common workers. Some people in Japan were enslaved and were forced to cook, clean, or take care of the house of a noble. Some people in Japan were enslaved and were forced to cook, clean, or take care of the house of a noble. The Shinto religion was a strong unifying force in Japanese society. The Shinto religion was a strong unifying force in Japanese society.

9. Early Japanese Society Japan’s Emperors In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan.

10. Early Japanese Society Japan’s Emperors In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families.

11. Early Japanese Society Japan’s Emperors In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Emperors are considered to be human, but the Japanese treat them as divine, which means godlike. Emperors are considered to be human, but the Japanese treat them as divine, which means godlike.

12. Early Japanese Society Japan’s Emperors In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Emperors are considered to be human, but the Japanese treat them as divine, which means godlike. Emperors are considered to be human, but the Japanese treat them as divine, which means godlike. Military leaders usually held the real power. Military leaders usually held the real power.

13. Early Japanese Society Japan’s Emperors In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Emperors are considered to be human, but the Japanese treat them as divine, which means godlike. Emperors are considered to be human, but the Japanese treat them as divine, which means godlike. Military leaders usually held the real power. Military leaders usually held the real power. If a child succeeded to the throne, a REGENT was appointed. If a child succeeded to the throne, a REGENT was appointed.

14. Early Japanese Society Japan’s Emperors In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. In the 400’s, the Yamato clan of central Japan established itself as the most powerful clan. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Japan’s first emperors came from Yamato families. Emperors are considered to be human, but the Japanese treat them as divine, which means godlike. Emperors are considered to be human, but the Japanese treat them as divine, which means godlike. Military leaders usually held the real power. Military leaders usually held the real power. If a child succeeded to the throne, a REGENT was appointed. If a child succeeded to the throne, a REGENT was appointed. The Regent would rule until the child was old enough. The Regent would rule until the child was old enough.