Edo period
What years were the Edo period
1602 to 1868
What was Sakoku?
Japan's isolation
When was the battle of Sekigahara?
October 21, 1600
What are Daimyo & Samurai?
Samurai were Warriors & Daimyo were Local Leaders
Name is known as the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Why did Japan use Sakoku?
To limit foreign influence
Who fought in the battle of Sekigahara?
The Eastern Army led by Tokugawa Leyasu and the Western Army led by Ishida Mitsunari.
What could Samurai Become after gaining rank and glory?
Daimyo
What are some major impacts of the Edo
Growth of towns and cities in Japan such as the capital city Edo
Who enforced Sakoku?
Tokugawa Shogunate
Why was the battle of Sekigahara important
It decided who ruled Japan and brought an end to a century of bloody civil war.
What did Daimyos do with their power?
Collect taxes, Govern Territories, control armies of samurai.
What was the society like in Edo Japan
There was a strict social class system which had samurai at the top, followed by farmers, artisans, and merchants.
Who could trade with Japan?
Dutch & Chinese
Where was the Battle of Sekigahara fought?
Sekigahara valley present day Gifu Prefecture.
How did Samurai serve and protect their Daimyo?
Samurai fought in battles, defended the Daimyo’s territory, enforced laws, and remained loyal to their lord
What we some reasons why the Edo period ended.
Japan opened its borders to trade with other, and the Meiji Restoration helped overthrow the shogun
What ended Sakoku?
Matthew Perry’s arrival with the US military & Japan opening
How many people fought in the Battle of Sekigahara?
Approximately 160,000 men.
what code of behavior did the samurai follow?
Samurai followed Bushido, a code that emphasized loyalty, courage, honor, and discipline.