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Medieval Japan

Medieval Japan. Chapter 14 Pages 480-505. Japan’s Important People. Jomon Yayou Jimmu Shotoku Minamoto Yoritomo Ashikaga Takauji Murasaki Shikibu. Geography. Japan is a chain of islands that stretches north to south in the northern Pacific Ocean.

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Medieval Japan

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  1. Medieval Japan Chapter 14 Pages 480-505

  2. Japan’s Important People • Jomon • Yayou • Jimmu • Shotoku • Minamoto Yoritomo • Ashikaga Takauji • Murasaki Shikibu

  3. Geography • Japan is a chain of islands that stretches north to south in the northern Pacific Ocean. • The 4 largest islands are: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

  4. The First Settlers

  5. Creation of Japan Myth Centuries ago, two gods dipped a spear into the sea. When they pulled it out, drops of salty water fell on the water’s surface and formed the islands of Japan. The two gods then created the sun goddess, Amaterasu, to rule over the Earth. The also created the storm god, Susanowo, as her companion. Susanowo was sent to Earth. There, his children became the first people of Japan. Ameterasu, however, sent her grandson Ninigi to rule over them. To make sure that everyone would accept his power, she gave him her mirror, her jewel, and a great sword. These objects became the sacred symbols of leadership in early Japan.

  6. Prince Shotoku’s Reforms • List everything Prince Shotoku did for Japan in 600 A.D.

  7. Samurai • Show Discovery Learning Video Samurai in Training (9:52) TAKE NOTES

  8. Shogun • Show Discovery Learning Video Shogun Leads Feudal Japanese Society(3:36) TAKE NOTES

  9. Bubble Map (pick one Shogun or Samurairemember only adjectives) use notes from videos and book 

  10. Why were the shoguns unable to regain control of Japan after the Onin War? (Illustrate response)

  11. Life in Medieval Japan • Which religions shaped much of Japan’s culture?

  12. Life in Medieval Japan • How did the shogun period affect different groups of Japanese people?

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