Shikoku

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/shikoku

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Shikoku?Approximately 3.8 million people
2. How big is Shikoku?225 kilometers (140 miles) long and 50-150 kilometers (30-95 miles) wide
3. What is the capital of Shikoku?Matsuyama (capital of Ehime Prefecture) is the largest city
4. What language do people speak in Shikoku?Japanese (with regional dialects)
5. What is the historical provinces?Awa, Tosa, Sanuki, and Iyo
6. Why does Shikoku have a special name?The name Shikoku means "four provinces" because the island was once divided into Awa, Tosa, Sanuki, and Iyo.

Seto Inland Sea: A body of water separating Japan's main islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, known for its numerous islands and calm waters.
Nara Period: A period in Japanese history (710-794 AD) characterized by the establishment of a centralized government and the flourishing of Buddhist culture.
Prefecture: The primary administrative division of Japan, similar to a state or province in other countries.