Japan Geography Challenge

Question 1

Label the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.

In what two ways might the seas have influenced Japan's history?

Question 2

Label Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, and Hokkaido.

Which of these islands do you think became the center of power in Japan? Why?

Question 3

Label the Chugoku Mountains, the Japanese Alps, and the Hidaka Mountains.

What effect do you think these mountains had on Japan's efforts to become a united country?

Question 4

Which percent--90%, 60%, or 15%--do you think best expresses the land Japan can use for agriculture?

How might the amount of agricultural land in Japan affect what is grown or raised there?

Question 5

Label Nara and Kyoto.

Nara and Kyoto were two ancient capitals. Why do you think they were good locations for a capital?

Question 6

Use four colors to show on your map the number of people per square mile that live in Japan. Fill in the key to explain the meaning of your colors.

Where do most people live in Japan?

Question 7

Label the Kanto Plain.

Why do you think the Kanto Plain is the most populated area in Japan?

Question 8

Look at the map on page 423 of your book. List two of Japan's neighbors.

How do you think these neighbors might have affected Japan's history?

New Page for THE GIVER

Take a few moments to check the growing page for our new novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. There are a few links up already, as well as the student-created notes from our class discussion about chapter 1. Check back soon for more updates!