Vocabulary
Defined as "the condition of being separated from a group"
What is isolation?
The divine kami which the first Japanese emperor was rumored to be related to.
Who is Amaterasu?
This group was seen as non-human and not worth the effort to care for by the courtiers.
What are the peasants?
Meaning "great general", this role was originally temporary but became the actual ruler of Japan.
What are shogun?
Defined as "person who takes part in the highly refined social life of a court"
What is Courtier?
First civilization in Japan.
What is the Jomon?
This type of Buddhism was promoted by the courtiers for focusing on elaborate ceremonies.
What is Shingon Buddhism?
Zen Buddhism was promoted by this group, especially as it taught that training=enlightenment.
Who are the Samurai?
Defined as "Japanese religion whose followers believed in kami, or natural divine spirits"
What is Shinto?
The amount of land that is unusable for farming.
What is 70%?
This is where the courtiers resided in.
What is Kyoto?
This, along with the strength of the Samurai, pushed the Mongols away from conquering Japan.
What is kamikaze?
Defined as "Hired warrior and dedicated to their daimyo".
What is Samurai?
In order to be more like China, this person set up the Taika Reforms.
Who is Prince Shotoku?
This group started as advisers to the king, but later on became relatives through marriage.
As most Samurai were this, they appreciated Zen Buddhism more.
What is illiterate?
Zero to Hero
The Strength of Heart is What Counts
Sacrifice for Love
What is a Haiku? (5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables)
Although they now have 7,000 more, these are the names of the four major Japanese islands.
What are Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Hokkaido?
Who are women?
The name of Ms. Bomwell's cat doll.
What is Pusheen?