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Understanding Early Japanese Culture: Geography, Society, and Influences

This lesson focuses on the geography and early societies of Japan, including the impact of its mountainous terrain on culture and settlement. Students will explore the significance of Shinto beliefs, nature spirits (kami), and the rise of the Yamato clan and its emperors. Key historical figures, such as Prince Shotoku and Lady Murasaki Shikibu, will be discussed. Homework includes completing Cornell notes, summary writing, and formulating questions to deepen understanding. This inquiry into Japan's unique cultural development invites thoughtful engagement with its history.

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Understanding Early Japanese Culture: Geography, Society, and Influences

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  1. Today 10/25/12 You Need Agenda Bell work # 3 Cornell Notes: Geography and Early Japan Mrs. Lowell’s website www.Mrs-Lowell.com HW: Notes Question and Summary Finish Cornell Notes Handout 198-203 Extra Credit All missing/late work due Monday • Bell work • Piece of Paper • Notes from yesterday (3 fold)

  2. Bellwork #3 10/25/12 ANSWER ONLY. 3 COMPLETE SENTENCES • What is the traditional religion of Japan called? • What are the nature spirits of this religion called? • Why would the people of early Japan worship nature?

  3. Cornell Notes Questions/ Main ideas Class notes Step 1: Draw a line down your paper, 2 inches from the red line. Step 2: Draw a line across your paper, 4 lines from the bottom. Step 3: label the notes Summary (WAIT AND PUT ON BACK)

  4. Japan: Early Societies, Art and Culture Cornell Notes 10/25/12

  5. Geography of Japan What the geography is like • Lots of mountains and little flat land • Japanese live on islands How it influences Japanese culture • People live where the land is flat along the coast. • separated from other cultures and developed their own unique culture.However, Japan was influenced by nearby China and Korea.

  6. Japanese life • Japanese lived in clans(extended families) in small farming villages. • clan chiefs ruled their village & clan. • Chiefs were believed to have gained their power through kami,nature spirits of Shinto.

  7. The First Emperors – The Yamato Clan • The Yamato clan was very strong • They conquered many clans around them and controlled most of Honsu (the big island). • Believed they were descended from the goddess of the sun Kami • Because of these things the leaders of the Yamato clan began to call themselves emperor.

  8. Important People to Know • Prince Shotoku • Brought Confucian ideas to Japanese society • Encouraged the growth of Buddhism in Japan • Lady Murasaki Shikibu • One of the greatest writers in Japanese history. • She wrote the Tale of Genji which may be the worlds first full length novel.

  9. Homework • Write summary and questions. • 5 questions • 5 sentence summary • Finish CN Handout pages 198-203 • Extra Credit Due tomorrow

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