Feudal Pyramid
What social class is the warrior class?
Samurai
What is another name for this period?
Golden Age
Who was Togan?
A cook that was killed to protect Taro
Isolation
to be apart from others. Japan was isolated from other countries due to its geography.
Was Japan unified at this time?
No
List the lowest social class
Peasants
Name one thing that was considered beautiful during this time
Black teeth, white painted faces, layered silk robes, painted on eyebrows, round face
What is the name of the Lord that favors Taro?
Lord Akiyama
Archipelago
a group of islands
What power does an emperor have during the Feudal period?
None, they're just a figurehead
What social class was considered weak and powerless?
Emperors
What is Zen Buddhism?
believes that neither faith nor good behavior lead to wisdom, rather discipline & meditation can lead to an “enlightened state”.
What is the name of the Lord who is pushing to conquer Japan?
Lord Takeda Shingen
Shinto
first religion of Japan with the belief that all of nature has kami or spirit
What is Feudalism?
A system of protection
What social class were the landowners?
Daimyos
What story was written during this time and is considered one of the best novels?
Tale of Genji
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Bushido
the “way of the warrior” or warrior code of behavior
List any reasons that led to the creation of Feudalism
Lawlessness was spread
Invaders from all over
What social class were known as being military commanders?
Shogun
What was the fatal flaw for nobles that led to the downfall of the Heian period?
Court nobles, who were more interested in art and luxury did not govern, creating lawlessness and chaos in the provinces of Japan.
Who does Taro meet and befriend later due to their similar interests and lifestyles? (same motivation and goals)
Yoshitoki
Prince Shotoku
prince who introduced many Chinese ideas such as, language, religion, and ways to govern to Japan
What Mongol leader led an attack on Japan during the 1200's?