I can only really answer 1 thing, Describe Japan geographically, so here we go.
Japan, geographically, is one of the worst countries. It's like Italy, but worse, Mountains in the Middle with basically Tokyo and Osaka being the only mountain-free places, hence why they're so populated. That's all I can really say about Japan, so sorry if it's not the answer you're looking for, I can try to explain it in the way you want.
The primary value that the Mandate of Heaven places upon humanity is that a certain ruler (usually a King or Queen) was divinely chosen for that position, meaning that they authority comes directly from God.
Answer :
1. Invasions by Barbarian tribes
2. Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor
3. The rise of the Eastern Empire
4. Overexpansion and military overspending
5. Government corruption and political instability
6. The arrival of the Huns and the migration of the Barbarian tribes
7. Christianity and the loss of traditional values
8. Weakening of the Roman legions
Hope this helps :)
The torpedoing of civilian ships.
<span>The correct answer is obtaining the compass from Asia. By the fifteenth century, the Arabs had significantly improved the compass, making it a much more valuable tool for navigation. In addition, many Europeans hoped that exploration would find new, undiscovered potential sources of wealth.</span>