Political structure and Government
Japan was characterized by a decentralized what?
government
What was the main farming product the shonin shipped?
Rice
Who ended a long period of feudal wars?
Oda Nobunaga
What was their religion?
Buddhissm
Samurais
What was the region divided by in the 1200's to the 1400's?
war and culture
loyalty
Who helped establish the Empire of Japan in the late Edo Period?
Sakamoto Ryoma
What did they use to learn to read and write?
abacus
What did the samurai have to be prepared to do to keep his honor?
Suicide
When was Japan under complete control of feudalism?
1200 to 1400's
what was the key relationship during Feudalism?
Lord and the vassal
Who overthrew the Ashikaga shogunate?
Oda Nobunaga
What were the years of education?
7 to 15
How many tiers shaped their social structure and based on what?
4 tiers, and it was based on military preparedness
What was the largest battle in feudal Japan?
the Mongolian invasion
What was the name of their currency?
Japenese Mon
What year did the Mongolians launch an attack on Japan? (Within 10 years)
1274
Name the 3 art forms in Feaudal Japan?
Caligraphy, ancient pottery, and sculpture
Who was the highest ranked on the social pyramad?
Emperor
The emperor and his subordinates had lost all power and the ________ and his ________ had taken over all control.
Shogun and Samurai
Who brought agricultural products from farming?
The shonin
The Meiji Restoration was a political event that brought back what?
imperial rule
What was the main focus of Buddhism?
achieving enlightenment
What was the most important "art" form for the samurais?
Sword fighting