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This was the name of the Clan that unified Japan during the Kofun Era.

The Yamato Clan

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The name of the Emperor's Sword, it can be translated as "Grass Cutter"

Kusanagi No Tsurugi

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True or False: The Yamato clan was the biggest and strongest of the Japanese clans.

False: Many clans were bigger, had stronger armies.

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Which two foreign countries had the most impact on Japan during the Kofun period?

China and Korea

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Immigrants from this country brought over farming techniques and useful technology during the Yayoi era.

Korea

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What is a Kofun?

A large burial mound, shaped like a keyhole, used for the burial of important people.

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How was the Yamato Dynasty different from the Chinese Dynasties that we have studied?

The Yamato were never really overthrown, The Yamato were figureheads (had little real power), they are the oldest dynasty still lasting.

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What language were the Japanese nobles speaking during this period?

Chinese

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T/F: The Yamato used marriage alliances with other clans to help keep their power.

True!

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The name of the logo or symbol that represented a clan, especially on flags and banners is called a...

Kamon

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This is the kami that the Yamato clan claims they are descendants of...

Amaterasu

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These occupational groups were created by the Yamato to do specific jobs, but also to act as spies for the emperor.

Be

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A social group, held together by blood-relations but also by bonds of loyalty.

Clan

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The Hata clan of Kofun Japan claimed that their ancestor was...

Qin Shi Huangdi

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Why would someone in ancient Japan ever put their hand in a pot with a snake in it?

As a trial by ordeal, to see if they were guilty or innocent.

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T/F: Women in Kofun Japan could not be clan leaders.

False! Many clan leaders at this time were women!

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