Japan Vocabulary
Professional warriors who practiced Zen Buddhism and the code of Bushido
Samurai
The Japanese primarily lived on the coast due to these two reasons
Mountains and Fishing
China's religion was often considered ______________. Meaning more than one God.
Polytheistic
This River is an important gift and curse to the Chinese people.
The Huang He River (The Yellow River)
How to say good morning in Japanese
Ohayo
Large landowners who hired samurai to protect their land.
Daimyo
Japan is a group of islands that is more accurately described as a _____________.
Archipelago
Art during the Shang Dynasty was plentiful and expensive goods were often made and traded. Name two of the valuable goods that were produced during the Shang dynasty
Bronze, Jade, Ivory, Silk
Rice
How to ask someone how they are in Japanese
Ogenki desu ka?
A general who ruled Japan surpassing the power of the Emperor
Shogun
Due to their close proximity, ___________ had a great deal of cultural influence on Japan during the Heian Period.
China
These monks often practiced "The Way" which focused on meditation and becoming one with the ways of nature.
Daoist/Taoist
Western China's geography is very different from the East. Western China is very warm and has a very large ____________.
Desert
How to say "I'm not well" in Japanese
During the rise of Shoguns the Emperor continued to have a role in the Japanese court primarily as a ____________. Having perceived importance but no real power.
Figurehead
This prominent mountain is visible throughout much of Japan.
Mt. Fuji
This philosopher focused on putting society in order by following a set of rules.
-Behave Modestly
-Keep Promises
-Honor Traditions
Confucius
The yellow soil that helps many farmers grow plentiful crops along the Yellow River.
Loess
How to say "My name is __________" in Japanese
Watashi wa _____________
No namae wa _________
The Shinto wind spirit that the Japanese believed destroyed invading Mongol fleets.
Kamikaze
This common plant that grows throughout Japan was commonly used to make armor for Samurai, channels for farms, and weapons.
Bamboo
Sun Wukong is the infamous Monkey King who later traveled to the West. Name one of his traveling companions (nicknames allowed)
Tang Sanzang (Tripitaka)
Zhu Bajie (Pigsy)
Sha Wujing (Sandy)
The Huang He is often called China's Sorrow because of the flooding that has killed many people. This flooding is often blamed on the __________. (Chinese Name)
Jiao
State your age in Japanese
Watashi wa ___________sai