Imagine all we had to understand ancient Japan was a map
Imagine all we had to understand ancient Japan was a map with no manmade features labeled. Explain how the geography (the physical features of the land and water) of East Asia helped shape the emergence and development of civilization in ancient and classical Japan.
Imagine all we had to understand ancient Japan was a map
Imagine all we had to understand ancient Japan was a map with no manmade features labeled. Explain how the geography (the physical features of the land and water) of East Asia helped shape the emergence and development of civilization in ancient and classical Japan.
Answers must explore social, political, economic, or cultural features (pick one or two aspects on which to focus). Discuss the answer concretely, using specific evidence to support your argument. Evidence can be from primary sources including your textbook, or lecture materials and reference at least two of the readings you were assign ed.
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Composition, Position, and Relative Size
A country’s geography influences the development of its society and culture in many ways. Its location in relation to other nations has an effect on intercultural influences. Additionally, its size affects demography, the development of social structures, and its position in the international community. Further, its topography dictates to a large extent where and how its people earn their livings. Moreover, its climate influences its agriculture and styles of living. The following maps will demonstrate these and other aspects of the influence of geography on national development.
Japan is a shimaguni (island country): The Japanese archipelago (island chain) consists of four main islands–Honshû, Shikoku, Kyûshû and Hokkaidô–and thousands of smaller surrounding ones (see map 1). Besides, it lies off the Pacific coast of the Asian mainland; at the closest point, the main Japanese islands are 120 miles away from the mainland. (See map 2). Compare this with another shimaguni, Great Britain, which is, at the narrowest point of the English Channel, only 21 miles from Europe.
