HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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Question
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Which is most likely an effect of Japan’s physical geography? [SS.912.W.2.19]
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Japan first developed as independent clans.
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Japan developed an indigenous religion called Shinto.
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Japan adopted Chinese government and religious systems.
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Japan developed a military government with a figurehead emperor.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Japan was an island. The physical geography of Japan affected the growth of its government and society because Japan was located on an island and this separated them from Asia so they developed their own culture. They made their own government and society.
Detailed explanation-2: -Seas both protected & isolated Japan. Close enough to learn from Korea and China, but far enough to avoid being conquered. Sea could also be trade routes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Japan, island country lying off the east coast of Asia. It consists of a great string of islands in a northeast-southwest arc that stretches for approximately 1, 500 miles (2, 400 km) through the western North Pacific Ocean.
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