Learning Exercise
The First Emperor and the Government of Japan
Japan's first Emperor and Imperial Family were allegedly descended from the Sun Goddess. These beliefs shaped Japan's first Constitution.
Course: World Civilization
- Material:
- Internet East Asian History Sourcebook
- Date last modified:
- August 1, 2008
- Created by:
- William Paquette
- License:
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Exercise
Instructions: Scroll down and Click "Traditional Japan." Click and Read " Jimmu Temo." Click and read "The 17 Article Constitution." Click and read "Taika Reform Edicts." Write a 5-page paper describing in detail the origins of Japan's first emperor and the emperor system of Japan as defined in its Constitution.