Unit 3

From Isolation to Adaptation

Chapter 12 Summary

At the end of Chapter 12, you should be able to answer the following Big Question:

In what ways does physical geography contribute to shaping a worldview?

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Below are the smaller questions that helped you to answer the Big Question.

1. How did Japan’s geography influence the Japanese sense of identity?
2. In what ways can the natural environment influence religious practices and values?
3. How did Japan’s self-sufficiency contribute to the Japanese worldview?