1. Why did the early Japanese believe that nature was important?
Shintoism
Why did the early Japanese believe that nature was important?

2. Describe Shintoism Animism= Believed everything had a spirit
Used kami for help
Kami=nature spirit
Worshipped at holy places
Describe Shintoism

3. Describe Shintoism Shinto= way of spirits Love of nature
Influenced simplicity, cleanliness, and good manners
Describe Shintoism

4. How did Prince Shotoku reform Japan’s government?
Created constitution for strong, central government
Constitution=plan of government
Emperor was all powerful
Studied Chinese culture for model
How did Prince Shotoku reform Japan’s government?

5. Describe the Nara Period
Nara-capital city
Large homes for rich
Chose officials from powerful families
Received farm land control in return
Buddhism became popular religion
Describe the Nara Period

6. Let’s Review How did the Japanese show respect to the kami?
What does Shinto mean?
What was the goal of Shotoku’s constitution?
What was Nara?
Why did the emperor choose officials from powerful families?
Let’s Review