Japan under the shoguns
Over two thirds of Japan are covered by forested mountains and Japan covers as much as approximately 30% of the total iodine production in the world.
Describe the natural beauty and rich resources of Japan that attracted seafaring immigrants to it Shores!
370 000 km² about the size of the Northern Territory.
How big is Japan?
50km.
How far do Japanese live between sea?
More than 40.
How many active Volcanoes are there?
It is made up of 4 main Islands.
How many main islands are there?
127 million people.
How many people live in Japan?
The mountains and the seismic activity.
What are two features of Japan that are unfriendly to human habitation?
A string of active Volcanoes.
What does Japan lie along?
Sun - origin
What does Nihon mean?
A string of islands on the East of Asia.
What is Japan Made up of?
a hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan.
What is a shogun?
The closes relatives with the emperor
What was an Imperial family?
The male ruler of the empire
What was the Emperor?
The Emperor
Who is at the top of the social structure?
The Peasants/Craftspeople
Who is fifth on the social structure?
The Shogun
Who is second on the social structure?
The Outcasts
Who is separate from everyone else?
The Merchants
Who is sixth on the social structure?
The Samurai
Who is the fourth on the social structure?
The Daimyo
Who is third on the social structure?
