Geography of Japan

Question 1

Booklet #1

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Question 2

Kami

Answer 2

Any of the sacred beings worshiped in Shintoism, conceived as spirits abiding in natural phenomena.

Question 3

Kamikaze

Answer 3

“Divine Wind” sent by the gods to defend Japan; A ferocious storm that destroyed most of the Mongol fleet in 1274.

Question 4

Isolated

Answer 4

When a person or group is set apart or cut off from others, by geographic, ecologic, or social barriers.

Question 5

Archipelago

Answer 5

A large group of islands.

Question 6

Rituals

Answer 6

Celebration or Ceremony observed with regularity.

Question 7

Ainu

Answer 7

Japan’s Indigenous People.

Question 8

Kamuy

Answer 8

The gods of nature of the Ainu.

Question 9

Matsuri

Answer 9

Festivals held every spring and fall to please the kami of each Japanese clan and village.

Question 10

Tsunami

Answer 10

A strong wave caused by
an underwater earthquake.

Question 11

Stoic

Answer 11

Used to describe a person who can control emotions and endure difficult experiences.

Question 12

Arable

Answer 12

Land suitable for farming and agriculture.

Question 13

Monsoon

Answer 13

Heavy rainstorm’s with strong winds.

Question 14

Homogenous

Answer 14

A group of people similar in nature and character.

Question 15

Assimulation

Answer 15

To become more integrated into the existing culture.

Question 16

Shogun

Answer 16

A Japanese Military Ruler

Question 17

Ronin

Answer 17

Japanese Warriors without Masters.

Question 18

Daimyo

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A powerful Japanese land owner.

Question 19

Shogunate

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A strong council of advisors and administrator, presided over by the shogun

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Hereditary

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To have or own something by right of birth.

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Samurai

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Professional, paid members of the Japanese military.

Question 22

Seppuku

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Ritual Suicide.

Question 23

Confucianism

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The teachings of a Chinese Scholar, Confucius

Question 24

Filial Party

Answer 24

Faithfulness and devotion to one’s parents.

Question 25

Outcasts

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People who were shunned or ignored by other classes because of the type of work they did.

Question 26

Ethical Codes

Answer 26

Rules about right or wrong behaviour.

Question 27

Booklet #2

Answer 27

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