People of Japan
Who are Shogun?
Generals who ruled Japan in the emperor's name.
What are Japan's four main islands?
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu.
The way something is set up or organized.
Structure.
The samurai code of laws.
Bushido.
Who was the most powerful person in Japan's samurai society?
Shogun.
Who are Samurai?
Warriors that served the shogun and daimyo
What percent of Japan's land is flat?
20 Percent.
Extended families.
Clans.
Japan's large landowners.
Daimyo.
What was a popular subject for statues in the Heian period?
The Buddha.
Who is Prince Shotoku?
A regent that was the most influential in bringing Chinese ideas to Japan.
How many miles China from Japan?
400 miles.
The traditional religion of Japan.
Shinto.
A person who appears to rule even though the real power rests with someone else.
Figurehead.
Which equipment did the samurai have to protect themselves?
Armor, special Helmets, and carried two swords with them.
Who is Lady Murasaki Shikibu?
One of the greatest writers in early Japanese history who wrote the tail of Gengi
How many miles is Korea from Japan?
100 miles.
Group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler.
Court.
Popular form of Buddhism that arrived from China is called what?
Zen.
What forms of art were popular in the Heian period?
Visual art, Archeitecture, and Performing arts.
Who is Sei Shonagon?
The author of the pillow book and served as Japan's empress from 991-1000.
Are Japan's cities are mostly on the coast or in the interior?
Coast.
Person who rule a country for someone who is unable to rule alone.
Regent.
What is the Ainu?
A culture that developed in Japan that didn't have any contact with the rest of Asia.
What are the central ideas of the Bushido?
Loyalty and Honor.