Japan & Cultural Diffusion
Portuguese traders introduced this weapon to Japan in the 1500s, changing warfare.
Gun
This warrior class served the daimyo in exchange for land and status
Samurai
Medieval Europe’s political system based on loyalty and land exchange.
Feudelism
This Korean invention helped spread knowledge and came before Gutenberg’s press
movable metal type
During the Renaissance, people increasingly saw themselves as this
Unique Individuals
Japan’s location as an island nation helped merchants trade with these neighboring regions.
China and Korea
A samurai’s social rank could often be shown by the quality of this
Kimono
These workers farmed the land and were tied to the manor
Serfs
Admiral Yi became famous for creating these ironclad warships
turtle ships (kobukson)
Historian Jacob Burckhardt described the Middle Ages using this metaphor.
A Veil
William Adams influenced Japan by helping build this for the shogun.
A Western-style ship
These powerful landowners controlled territory in feudal Japan
Daimyo
Kings justified ruling by claiming this.
Chosen By God
This farming invention helped farmers work tough soil in northern Europe.
the heavy plow
The Renaissance encouraged people to think more about this instead of only groups.
Individualism
Oda Nobunaga reduced the power of Buddhist priests to strengthen this.
Political and military authority or his own rule
Feudal Japan was organized using this type of social system
a strict social hierarchy
Serfs had to pay to use these manor services
Lords mill and baker
This machine made grinding grain much faster during the Middle Ages.
Watermill
During the Middle Ages, people mainly identified with these social groups.
family, religion, class, or social group
Sources about Portuguese trade and William Adams best support this historical idea
Cultural diffusion through trade and contact
Compare Medieval Europe and Japan: both societies shared this major characteristic.
a strict hierarchy of social classes
This economic system supported life during feudalism.
manorialism
Farming improvements helped create this new social group in Europe.
Middle Class
This movement changed the way Europeans viewed themselves and society.
the Renaissance