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What was the name of the book that Lady Murasaki wrote
The Tale of Genji
What type of land did Japan have
Lots of mountains and islands
Define samurai
Trained professional warriors
Define court
A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler
True or false the Mongols never invaded Japan
False
True or false Prince Shotoku spread a lot of Chinese ideas to Japan
True
How far is Korea from Japan
About 100 miles
Define zen
A form of Japanese Buddhism
Define daimyo
Large landowners
True or false Woman from samurai families learned to fight to protect their homes
True
Who was the leader after Oda died
Tokugawa Ieyasu
About what percentage amount is Japan flat
Only 20%
Define shogun
A general who ruled Japan in the emperor's name
Define regent
A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone
True of False samurais were poorly trained fighters
False
Who was the first leader when Japan was unified
Oda Nobunaga
What are Japan's four main islands
Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido
Define Bushido
The samurai code of rules
Define clans
Large extended families
True or false between 794 and 1185 nobles loved elegant clothes and beauty
True
Who is the author of The Pillow Book
Sei Shonagon
How far is China from Japan
About 400 miles
Define structure
The way something is set up
Define figurehead
A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else
True or false samurai wore armor, helmets, and carried two swords
True