1. Early Japan Geography Describe how geography shaped Japan’s early society

2. Describe Japan’s Geography Archipelago- chain of islands 4 large islands= Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu Do not chunk

3. Describe Japan’s Geography Mountainous Volcanic Little farmland Fishing community Traveled by ship Left them isolated Chunk

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5. Who were the first people to settle Japan? Settled 20,000 years ago Yayoi people brought farming to Japan Made pottery, grew rice, skilled metalworkers Clans led by warrior chiefs

6. Who were the Yamato? 500s AD- Yamato ruled most of Japan Forced to give loyalty to chiefs Chiefs claimed they were from a sun goddess Do not chunk

7. Who were the Yamato? Jimmu- great grandson of sun goddess Right to rule Took title “emperor of heaven” First emperor of Japan

8. Let’s Review! What is an archipelago? What did the Japanese do to make a living and eat? Who were the first people of Japan? What skills did the Yayoi people bring to Japan? What title did Jimmu take?