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How could the geography of a place impact the daily lives of it’s citizens? Japan’s Geography: Complete the chart below on the effect of Japan’s mountains and islands. Use page 485 Mtns Islands NONFICTION RESPONSE PARAGRAPH: Using the chart about and what you read on page 485 explain in an extended response how Japan’s Geography shaped society. Include Cause/Effect Signal Words ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Who were the first Japanese People? Japan: The People Who were the Jomon? Y = R = The People: Who were the Yayoi? Y = R = Who were the Yamato ? Y = R = A clan is:
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Japan’s Early Government: Prince Shotoku’s Reforms pg. 488 What are 3 important pieces to know about Japan’s early constitution? How is that different from our US Constitution today? What is Shinto: RELIGION pg. 490 How do Japanese honor the Kami?
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Japan’s Medieval Government Complete the Outline below about the Rise of the Shogun pgs 493-495 I. The Government Weakens: a. b. c. d. II. Who were the Samurai? a. b. c. d. III. What is a Shogun? a. b. c. d. IV. The Mongols Attack a. b.
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Samurai’s on the Big Screen Answer the following questions in FULL complete sentences as we view the video on Samurai’s and Knights 1.What was the samurai code of conduct called? _____________________________________________ ________________________What was 1 main point? ____ ________________________________________________ 2. Both samurai and knights were part of the feudal system. On what was this system based? __________________ ________________________________________________ 3. What were the medieval Japanese lords called? What did the samurai receive for serving those lords? ________________________________________________ 4. What was kantana? What was samurai armor made of? ________________________________________________ 5. Knight TrainingSamurai Training
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Daimyo Versus The Samurai This chart should show the relationship between the daimyo and samurai. Pg. 494-497 Daimyo Samurai How did the belief’s of the Samurai affect Japanese soldiers in World War 2?
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March 16, 2011 Japan's Nuclear Fears BY JONATHAN ROSENBLOOM AND KELLI PLASKET The effects of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last Friday are still playing out at Japan's nuclear power plants. Nuclear reactors at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant are experiencing cooling problems after the tsunami waves knocked out the plant's power and backup power. On Monday morning, an explosion occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi plant that blew off the roof of one of the buildings. Some radiation—energy that can be harmful at high levels—has been released into the air as efforts continue to shut down the reactors. Two of the three reactors that were operating when the quake struck have since been damaged. Cooling problems at the reactors have led to nuclear fuel overheating and fires, causing fears of a meltdown at the plant. Now, 50 workers are working around the clock to flood the reactors with seawater to cool off the fuel rods. Fears of radiation exposure in Japan are slowing down recovery efforts from the tsunami. Some 70,000 residents have been evacuated from the 12-mile area around the plant. Another 140,000 people in a 19-mile area have been told to stay indoors. Many outside of the area are heading south, just to be safe. Radiation exposure testing centers have been set up for residents, but authorities believe that most people have not been exposed to high levels of radiation. A Rippling Effect The massive earthquake that struck Japan last Friday registered a 9.0 magnitude—upgraded from an original 8.9-magnitude reading by the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the most powerful temblor to hit Japan since officials there began keeping records 140 years ago. Before this, the country's worst earthquake was an 8.3 temblor in 1923. Japan lies on the "Ring of Fire"--an area rimming the Pacific Ocean. About 90 percent of the world's earthquakes take place in that region. With the updated 9.0 reading, Friday's quake ranks as the fourth largest quake in the world since 1900, scientists say. The center of the quake was located about 17 miles beneath the ocean floor, in a spot 80 miles off the eastern coast of the island nation. "The earthquake has caused major damage in a broad area in northern Japan," Prime Minister Naoto Kan said. This week, millions of people are still without water, food or heat as recovery efforts continued and as new problems arose at the nation's nuclear power plants. Dozens of cities and villages along a 1,300-mile stretch of coastline were shaken by violent tremors Friday. Because it struck below the Pacific Ocean, the quake set off waves as high as a three-story building. The monstrous waves, called a tsunami (soo-nah-mee), swept away homes, boats and cars as the water roared several miles inland, stopped, and rolled back out to sea. Highways buckled, telephone lines snapped, and fires broke out. Hundreds of aftershocks, or smaller quakes, have followed the big quake, causing more damage and forcing residents to seek safety outside. Tokyo, Japan's capital, is about 230 miles away from the center of the quake (Click here to see a map of Japan). But even there, people felt the ground shake. Buildings swayed, at least 2 million homes were without electricity, and trains stopped running. "At first it didn't feel unusual, but then it went on and on. So I got myself and my wife under the table," said Jesse Johnson, an American living in Tokyo. "I've lived in Japan for 10 years and I've never felt anything like this before. The aftershocks keep coming. It's gotten to the point where I don't know whether it's me shaking or an earthquake."Click here to see a map of Japan
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Japan's Devastation T he total damage, deaths and injuries won't become clear for days or even weeks. On Wednesday, Japanese officials reported that the death toll has reached more than 3,600, though thousands remain missing. "In the 65 years after the end of World War II, this is the toughest and the most difficult crisis for Japan," Prime Minister Kan said. A large-scale emergency response operation continues in northern Japan. As of Monday, about 15,000 people have been rescued. A 60-year-old Japanese man floated on a piece of his house's roof for over two days. He was rescued 10 miles offshore Sunday when sailors spotted the man waving a red flag. Many of the world's nations have offered to assist Japan. President Obama has ordered five Navy ships to head for the island to help, as well as search and rescue teams. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is closely watching the situation. She promised immediate disaster relief assistance. "We are working closely with the government of Japan to provide additional help," she said in a statement. As the damage becomes clearer, Japan may need all the help it can get. 1. What is origami? a. The art of letter writing b. The craft of paper folding c. The Japanese word for "thank you" 2. A crane is a symbol of what in Japan? a. Long Life b. A long winter c.Good crops 3. What is Japanese currency, or money, called? a. Won b. Yen c. Rupee 4. What is the capital of Japan? a; Hong Kong b. Tokyo c. Shanghai 5. In what year did Tokyo host the first-ever Summer Olympics to be held in Asia? a. 2010 b. 1996 c. 1964 6. What is Mount Fuji? a. The tallest mountain in the world b. An inactive volcano c. A Buddhist temple 7. What does the red circle on the Japanese flag represent? a. Earth b. Sun c. Fire 8. How do you say "goodbye" in Japanese? a. Sumimasen b. Arigato c. Sayonara Test your Knowledge on JAPAN
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HOW HAS JAPAN CHANGED THROUGHOUT TIME? 500-600: Buddhism comes to Japan. Today, more than 70% of Japanese are Buddhists. 1274-1281:Military dictators known as shoguns rule Japan and successfully keep invaders out of their country. 1853: United States commodore Matthew Perry enters Japan. He demands that Japan trade with the U.S. 1868-1912: Under Emperor Meiji, Japan becomes wealthy and powerful. The country wins wars against China and Russia. 1910: Japan takes over the Korean peninsula and rules it for 35 years, until 1945. 1923: The Great Kanto Earthquake, one of the worst quakes in world history, destroys Tokyo and Yokohama. More than 140,000 people are killed. 1926: Hirohito becomes emperor. 1931: Japan invades Manchuria, China. In 1937, Japan goes to war against China. 1940-1941:Japan becomes an ally of Germany and Italy in World War II. On December 7, 1941, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, the U.S. naval base in Hawaii. 1945:The U.S. drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Japan surrenders. 1964:Tokyo hosts the Summer Olympics. It's the first time the Games are held in Asia. 1995: A major earthquake hits central Japan. D o y ou K now? What date do you think impacted Japan’s daily life the most?
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