Japan Part 1

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Isolationism

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Apolicy of avoiding contact with other countries

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Arable

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Fitfor growing crops

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Origami

Back 3

TheJapanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

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Tanka

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Astyle of Japanese poetry that has 5 lines, 31 syllables and expresses acomplete picture of an event or mood.

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Shintoism

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Traditionalreligion of Japan; emphasizes nature and worshiped nature spirits called Kami.

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Zen Buddhism

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Aform of Buddhism that focuses on meditation to gain enlightenment.

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Samurai

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Classof warriors in feudal Japan who pledged loyalty to a noble (daimyo) in returnfor land.

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Howis the geography of Japan similar to that of Ancient Greece?

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Theyboth were mountainous and not very arable.

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Howis Shintoism similar to Hinduism?

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They have no founder and both are polytheistic.

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Howis Shintoism similar to Taoism?

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Nature is the central focus of both religions.

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Where did Shintoism begin?

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Japan

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How do we see Shintoism reflected in Japanese art?

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Japanese art focuses on nature themes.

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How did Japan's geography effect them as a culture?

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Japan's environment promoted the Japanese value of isolation and uniqueness.

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Where did Buddhism originate?

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India

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How did Buddhism arrive to Japan?

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Chinese influence.