People:
Who was Prince Shotoku?
Prince Shotoku was a regent from 593-621 and tried to influence Japanese culture by making it more similar to Chinese culture.
What continent is Japan in?
Asia.
What is a shogun?
A powerful military leader, the shogun ruled in the emperor's name.
What is a clan?
What does the samurai wear to protect themselves?
Armor, helmets, and two swords.
Who was Oda Nobunaga?
Oda was the first leader to attempt to unify all of Japan. Additionally, Oda was known for giving guns to his soldiers which led to the defeat of their opponents.
What is the term for a person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else?
Figurehead.
What is Shinto? (Bonus: If you can tell me the second part.)
The traditional religion of Japan + the oldest religion.
What is Zen?
Zen was a popular new from of Buddhism that arrived from China.
Who was Kublai Khan?
China's emperor who sent an army to conquer the islands in 1274.
What are Japan's four main islands?
Heian, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyoshu
What are the daimyo?
What is the Ainu?
A culture that developed in Japan due to its isolation from other countries.
What is the Yamato?
A clan that gained power by building and setting out to conquer their neighbors.
Who is Lady Murasaki Shikibu and what did she write?
What percentage of Japan's land is flat?
About 20%.
Who are the samurai?
What is kami? (creds: Khushi)
The goddess of the sun.
What do Japanese characters stand for?
Sound.
Who is Sei Shonagon?
Sei Shonagon was the author of The Pillow Book, and served as Japan's empress from 991 to 1000.
What are Japan's islands?
Japan's islands are just the tops of undersea mountains and volcanoes, sticking up out of ocean.
What is the Bushido?
What is Noh?
A serious form of drama that combines music, speaking, and dance.
What are the central ideas of the Bushido?
Loyalty and honor.