Early Japan

4. The seas around Japan _______ it from the rest of Asia.
6. Legend says that Jimmu took the title of "emperor of _______ when he became the first emperor of Japan.
7. Great Change
9. Created Japan's first strong central government and divided Japan into provinces, or regional districts
10. The belief that plants, rocks, and rivers all have their own spirit.
12. This is what Prince Shotoku created when he wanted to give Japan a strong, well-organized government.

1. geographical feature that caused only a small amount of Japan's land to be used for farming.
2. Brought farming to Japan
3. Japan is an ______, or chain of islands.
5. During the 500s this clan became strong enough to rule most of Japan.
8. nature spirits
11. Japanese religion and influences the Japanese love of nature.