1. Unit XXIII - Japan Geography (1-3) Early History (4-10) The Modern Period through WWII, (11-18) Copyright 2006; C. Pettinato, RCS High School, All Rights Reserved

2. 1. Map of Japan

3. 2. The Importance of Geography A. In what ways did geography affect the early development of Japan? 1. Mountainous terrain. 2. Surrounded by the sea. 3. 4 main islands 4. Ring of fire

4. 3. Mt Fuji

5. 4. Early History A. The Yamato ClanA. The Yamato Clan B. ShintoB. Shinto C. The Korean Land BridgeC. The Korean Land Bridge D. The Influence of ChinaD. The Influence of China

6. 5. The Feudal Period of Japan A. 1192 – Late 1800’sA. 1192 – Late 1800’s B. Social HierarchyB. Social Hierarchy 1. Shogun1. Shogun 2. Emperor2. Emperor 3. Daimyo3. Daimyo 4. Samurai4. Samurai C. The Code of the Warrior – BushidoC. The Code of the Warrior – Bushido D. The Role of WomenD. The Role of Women

7. 6. Video

8. 7. The Samurai

9. 8. Mongolian Conquest A. The Mongolian conquest of China and Korea threatened Japan.A. The Mongolian conquest of China and Korea threatened Japan. B. Japan refused to accept Mongolian rule prompting an invasion of Japan by Kublai Khan in 1274. A typhoon wrecked a huge fleet of ships carrying 30,000 soldiers.B. Japan refused to accept Mongolian rule prompting an invasion of Japan by Kublai Khan in 1274. A typhoon wrecked a huge fleet of ships carrying 30,000 soldiers. C. Another invasion in 1281 was wrecked by a typhoon.C. Another invasion in 1281 was wrecked by a typhoon. D. The Japanese credit the spirit of the wind for protecting them (kamikaze), the Mongolians gave up on the invasion.D. The Japanese credit the spirit of the wind for protecting them (kamikaze), the Mongolians gave up on the invasion.

10. 9. The Tokugawa Shoguns – The Beginning of Unity A. In what way was life more difficult in Japan after 1450?A. In what way was life more difficult in Japan after 1450? B. What happened in 1603?B. What happened in 1603? C. What were the Tokugawa Shoguns’ goals?C. What were the Tokugawa Shoguns’ goals? D. How did Japan prosper?D. How did Japan prosper?

11. 10. A Zen Buddhist Pagoda

12. 11. Zen Buddhism A. A sect from ChinaA. A sect from China B. Values/Beliefs:B. Values/Beliefs: –1. devotion to duty –2. meditation and prayer –3. scholarship –4. a peaceful, uncluttered mind - freedom –5. compassion –6. nirvana –7. devotion to nature

13. 12. The Early Modern Period A. How did Japan decline in the 1800’s?A. How did Japan decline in the 1800’s? B. Who was Mathew Perry and what did he do?B. Who was Mathew Perry and what did he do? C. What was the period of the Meiji restoration?C. What was the period of the Meiji restoration?

14. 13. The Meiji Reforms A. Creation of a strong central government B. 1889 – The modern constitution C. Creation of the Diet D. Suffrage limited E. Westernization of businesses F. Modern banking system G. Construction of railroads, highways, improved ports, telegraph, and postal system H. Government building/selling of factories

15. 14. The Meiji Reforms (cont.) I. silk making, shipyards, copper, coal mining and steel industries grew to be giants in a short time. J. no legal distinctions or restrictions between classes – homogenous society K. The position of women deteriorated

16. 15. Japanese Torpedo Boat – 1870’s, A Sign of Industrialization

17. 16. Japanese Industrial Success - 1890’s

18. 17. The Strongest Country in Asia A. By 18900 Japan was the strongest country in AsiaA. By 18900 Japan was the strongest country in Asia B. Japan annexed Korea in 1910 and ruled it until 1945. Thousands of Koreans were slaughteredB. Japan annexed Korea in 1910 and ruled it until 1945. Thousands of Koreans were slaughtered C. Emperor Hirohito reigned from 1926 – 1989C. Emperor Hirohito reigned from 1926 – 1989 D. The Great Depression hit Japan hardD. The Great Depression hit Japan hard E. The military clashes with the zaibatsuE. The military clashes with the zaibatsu F. Japan invades Manchuria – 1931F. Japan invades Manchuria – 1931 G. Japan invades China 1937G. Japan invades China 1937

19. 18. The Strongest Country in Asia (cont.) H. The US. cutoff of oil and the oil of IndonesiaH. The US. cutoff of oil and the oil of Indonesia I. The bombing of Pearl Harbor – 1941I. The bombing of Pearl Harbor – 1941 J. Defeat and surrenderJ. Defeat and surrender

20. 19. Video

21. 20. December 7, 1941

22. 21. Important Terms and People A. feudalismA. feudalism B. Yamato ClanB. Yamato Clan C. ShogunC. Shogun D. DaimyoD. Daimyo E. SamuraiE. Samurai F. ShintoF. Shinto G. BushidoG. Bushido H. Tokugawa ShogunateH. Tokugawa Shogunate I. isolationismI. isolationism J. Mathew PerryJ. Mathew Perry K. Open Door Policy L. Edo M. Meiji Restoration N. Diet O. industrialization P. zaibatsu Q. nationalism R. expansionism S. Hirohito T. militarism