People
Who was the supreme military leader who held the real power in feudal Japan?
The Shogun
What do you call a chain of islands, like the country of Japan?
An archipelago.
Extended families
clans
Japan's large landowners
Daimyo
What is the nickname for Japan, coming from the phrase "origin of the sun"?
The Land of the Rising Sun.
Which prince is known for promoting Buddhism and adopting Chinese culture in Japan?
Prince Shotoku.
Which two countries had the most influence on ancient Japanese culture?
China and Korea.
The traditional religion of japan
Shinto
Trained professional warriors
Samurai
What is the native, traditional religion of Japan that emphasizes nature?
Shinto.
What was the name of the warrior class that promised loyalty to a daimyo?
Samurai.
Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku
A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone
Regent
A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else.
Figurehead
Which two countries greatly influenced early Japanese culture (writing, art, government)?
China and Korea.
What were the landowners that the samurai served called?
Daimyo.
What was the name of the early, indigenous religion that focused on nature and spirits?
Shinto.
A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler
Court
A general who ruled japan in the emperor
Shogun
Who was the supreme military leader who actually held the power in feudal Japan?
The Shogun.
What was the code of honor and loyalty that samurai warriors followed?
Bushido.
What was the main agricultural crop that grew well in Japan’s wet climate?
Rice.
Popular new form of buddhism
Zen
The samurai code of rulers
Bushido
In the feudal social hierarchy, who was at the very top (though they had little power)?
The Emperor.