1. How has geography affected Japan? Provide specific examples of an event that may cause multiple reactions throughout a country (e. g., geographical, economical, and/or social implications). 2. In what ways did China influence Japanese culture? Provide specific examples.

3. What was the Shinto religion of Japan based on? How was society in Japan organized during the Middle Ages? What was the result of Japan's isolation from other societies?

4. Who was at the top of Japanese society during its feudal period? Who held the real power?

5. What were members of the land-owning warrior class called? What were the most powerful samurai called?

6. Describe five significant contributions Japan has made to society.