Geography
Art & Culture
Society
Military
100
Where are the islands of Japan located?
East of Asia
100
Where was the center of culture in Ancient Japan?
Heian
100
What is the relationship between a Daimyo and a Samurai?
The Daimyo were powerful lords who had armies of Samurai.
100
What is the name for a japanese warrior?
Samurai
200
Why do people live on the flat land in Ancient Japan?
Flat land is best for farming.
200

17.  Why is Murasaki Shikibu’s Tale of

       Genji considered to be an important

       piece of literature?

It provided an insider’s view of life in the Heian court.

200

Who had the most power in the social hierarchy?

Shogun

Emperor technically but shogun had more power

200
What is the most important thing to a Samurai?
Honor
300

2. What was the “Ring of Fire”? (p. 233)

A region of volcanoes and earthquakes that surround the Pacific Ocean.

300

Name 1 of the 5 forms of art used Ancient Japan.

Fashion, Literature, Paintings, Calligraphy, Architecture

300

What was the Constitution of 

     Seventeen Articles?

It was a set of guiding principles for people, rulers, and government.

300
What is the Samurai's version of the code of honor?
Bushido
400
Who are the 2 neighboring countries that influenced later Ancient Japan?
China and Korea
400

18.  Describe Kabuki drama.

A form of theater that was popular among the common people.

400

Who did the Japanese credit for

       helping them defeat the Mongols? 

They credited the kami (kamikaze) for creating typhoons that wiped out the Mongol fleets.

400
What does Bushido mean?
Way of the Warrior
500
What are 2 influences geography had on the early Ancient Japanese?
They were close to the ocean so they ate lots of sea food and they created their own culture because they were isolated from the rest of the world.
500

According to the Shinto religion, 

       who are the kami? 

Spirits who represent aspects of nature.

500
What was the cause of a new social hierarchy?
There were wars between lords and Emperors. In these wars, lots of land that peasants farmed on was destroyed. This caused chaos with many peasants becoming thieves and bandits. The emperors did nothing and just focused on their courtly lives, so someone else was needed to take charge.
500

How was Zen Buddhism helpful to the samurai?  

  • It helped with self-control and discipline.

  • It helped get rid of fear of danger and death.

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