Recite each of our names (just first) backwards. :)
Hannah
Annairb
Yllom
100
What was the purpose of the helmet that the samurais used?
Helmet were made from iron plates to repel sword blows
100
What is the era from 794 to 1185 known as?
The Heian peroid
100
For most of the Heian period, the rich ______ held the real power in Japan.
Fujiwara family
100
During the late 1100’s, Japan's two most powerful clans fought for power. After almost 30 years of war, the _______ family came out victorious
Minamoto
200
what is is the name for the code of the way of the warrior?
Bishido
200
What was the code Bushido, also known as?
"the way of the warrior"
200
In the late 700s, the imperial court moved it's capitol from _____ to _____.
from Nara to Heian
200
When did the Fujiwara family power begin to fall apart?
in the middle of the 11th century
200
What is the definition of Shogune?
Shogun is supreme general of the emperor’s army
300
What is the title of supreme general of the emperor's army?
Shogun
300
Honor, bravery, and loyalty
What did the Bushido code, that the samurai followed, emphasized?
300
During the Heian period the Japanese filled their day with what activities?
with elaborate rituals and artistic pursuits
300
Large landowners started moving away from the capitol, and becoming more independent to the point of creating their own private what?
Armies
300
What is the name of the leader in 1192, whom the emperor gave him the title of "Shogun"
Yoritomoto
400
What is the code governing correct behavior and appearance?
Etiquette
400
What was so special about the Individual Iron Plates?
They not only provided protection, but the individual plates allowed the samurais to move freely in combat.
400
What was something that was frowned upon in public?
Laughing!
400
The countryside became dangerous and lawless for small landowners because of what? List the two examples..
1. Armed soldiers on horseback preyed on farmers and travelers
2. Pirates controlled the sea
400
What powers did the Shogun have?
The power of a military dictator
500
What is the name of the body guards of loyal worriers a lord surrounds himself with?
Samurais
500
Who was the most famous female warrior?
Lady Tomoe Gozen
500
Rules dictated every aspect of court life including what? List at least two examples.
-the length of your sword
-the number of skirts ladies wore
-forms of address
- the color of official robes
500
How did the warlords come to have most of the power?
For safety farmers and small landowners traded parts of their land to the strong warlords. As the warlords got more land, they got more power, and this marked the beginning of the feudal system.
500
When did the pattern of shoguns ruling through "puppet" emperors end?