People
Who is prince Shotoku?
A Regent that served the country and brought Chinese ideas (writing, language, religion, etc) to Japan.
What are Japan's 4 main islands?
Honshu, Shikoku, Hokkaido, Kyushu
What are clans?
Extended families (some are more powerful than others)
What is Shinto?
A religion native to Japan (traditional)
What is Kami?
A belief in Shinto that basically gives life and protects things
Who is Lady Murasaki Shikibu?
A women who wrote one of Japan's greatest novels. Known for her writing skill, she wrote the Genji, and is known for being clear, and well-writen.
Where is most of Japanese life developed?
usually near the coast, since there is much elevation in the center of most islands.
What is Bushido?
The Samurai code of rules
What is Zen?
A variation of Buddhism brought to Japan from China.
What were some changes in beliefs from Buddhism into Zen?
People didn't belief that good behavior nor faith led to wisdom. They belief in self-discipline and meditation and quiet thinking.
Who tried to invade Japan?
The Mongols from chin tried to capture their land
What is the name of Japan's largest mountain?
Mount Fuji
What is a figure head?
A person who appears to be ruling, even though real power is to someone else
Who are daimyo?
Japan's larget Landowners
What were some customs that the Samurai follow?
Samurai lived simple lives. They believed in self-dicipline, did peaceful rituals, and requires great cocentration.
Who was the first leader of unification of Japan?
Oda Nobuaga. He gave his soldiers weapons from Purtuguese traders. (First guns of Japan)
What is a court?
A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler
Who are Samurai?
Trained professional warriors. Required to serve their Lord. The most powerful Samurai got land for service. Got food as payment.
How did Japan change in the Tokugawa shogunate?
Japan traded with other countries and let Cristian missionaries live in Japan.
What is a Regent?
A person who who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone (This is not a Shogun, this is for rulling is one is too young or requires physical assistance.)
What is a Shogun?
A general who ruled Japan's in the emporor's name.