People
Who started Confucianism?
Confucius
What was the traditional Japaneses religion?
Shinto
what was China's capital city?
Beijing
when did the Fujiwara family start running the country?
in about 860
What was a mantra?
A mantra was a chant to expand spiritual growth
What was prince shotoku’s position?
He was a regent
What did the Japanese build when they felt the power of the kami?
Shrines
what new capital city did the impearal court settle in?
the Heian
when did the minamoto warriors defeat the taira forces in a final clash at sea?
in 1185
What is a group of people with a common ancestor?
a clan
Who was considered a god in Japanese feudalism?
The emperor
What’s the most famous form of Buddhism?
Zen Buddhism
what mountain range runs along the eastern sea board?
t'aebaek
when did shotoku send official representitives to china to study arts and governments?
in 607
what is something that represents a spirit of nature?
Who was the military leader/commander in Japanese feudalism?
The shogun
What did Mahayana Buddhism teach?
It taught that anyone can reach enlightenment
cambodia
when did prince shotoku take power?
in 593
What is someone who governs a country in the name of a ruler who's enable to rule?
a region
Who did the samurai owe their loyalty to in Japanese feudalism?
The daimyo
What is a system of moral behavior based on praising family, ancestors, and being respectful?
Confucianism
where did the southeast trade routes link to?
India, China, East Africa, and middle east
when did a new group called the yayoi appear in Japan?
in 250 BCE
What is a chain of islands called?
an archipelago