In what way did the geography of Japan affect the development of ancient Japanese government?

Question

Reliance on many separate rice farmers encouraged the growth of popular democracy.


Japanese geography encouraged the development of centralized power in the hands of strong emperors.


Since Japan is an island nation, the first emperors were great sea captains.


Mountainous terrain resulted in regional, rather than national governments.

Answer 1

If this is a multiple choice--the last one is the only correct one. Ruled by regional Shoguns.


Japan was ruled by powerful regional Shoguns, whose Samari roamed the countryside decapitating anyone with the slightest flicker of rebellion. Obeisance--the deep bowing of the head--was demanded of everyone of lesser power. Prior to that, it was strictly an aggrarian population. Kubla Khan tried to invade Japan from Korea three times in 1281--the Japanese population was defenseless. The monks retreated into the interior of Kyushu Island and prayed. Three times, the invading fleets were destroyed by the "Divine Winds", or Kami Kaze. Later, in WWII, the suicide pilots were called Kami Kazes. In the 1930's, Japan invaded Korea, China, Indonesia, Burma and the Phillipines. They needed the oil resources found in the South China Sea. The mistake--but maybe did not change the outcome of the war--was when Tojo insisted upon attacking Pearl Harbor in the belief that that would destroy America's will and ability to fight! Another Japanese Admiral say, NO, that will be like attacking a hornets' nest! And he was right!

Answer 2

Ancient Japan? I assume your talking the period known as the Jomon period or Yayoi period. The answer is D. Shoguns were not around till a good 1500 years later.

Answer 3

not a or b
c is correct but so is d
hnnmmmm?
yeah,yeah but the first emperor was a sea captian!!!!!

Answer 4

The last one is true