shintoism why did the early japanese believe that nature was important?
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Describe Shintoism
• Animism= Believed everything had a spirit
• Used kami for help• Kami=nature spirit• Worshipped at holy
places
Describe Shintoism
• Shinto= way of spirits• Love of nature• Influenced simplicity,
cleanliness, and good manners
How did Prince Shotoku reform Japan’s government?
• Created constitution for strong, central government
• Constitution=plan of government
• Emperor was all powerful
• Studied Chinese culture for model
Describe the Nara Period
• Nara-capital city• Large homes for rich• Chose officials from
powerful families• Received farm land
control in return• Buddhism became
popular religion