1. NoteSheet 12.4 Feudal Powers in Japan (pg. 339)

2. 1. How does geography affect Japanese history? Japan was 120 miles from Korea and 500 miles from China This made them safe from the Mongol invasion Comprised of 4000 islands (That’s a lot of islands) Southern Japan enjoys mild climate Only 12% of land is suitable for farming why? Short supply of natural resources Such as? Coal Oil Iron Earthquakes, tidal waves, and typhoons all occur Tsunami Hits Town in Japan More footage of the Tsunami

3. 2. What were the biggest influences on Japanese culture? How did Chinese culture spread to Japan? Buddhism brought by Korea This caused a blending of Shinto and Buddhist beliefs Adopted a Chinese system of writing and art Chinese ways of everyday living such as Cooking Gardening, Drinking tea Hairdressing Eventually they felt they had learned enough and ended formal missions to China

5. 3. What were the ways of the Samurai warriors? What does “samurai” mean? One who serves Lived by “Bushido” or way of the warrior Expected to show ? Reckless courage Reverence for the gods Fairness Generosity toward those weaker than himself Dying an honorable death was more important than living a long life