Feudalism
Who is at the top of the Feudalism pyramid?
Emperor
How many periods did Japan have?
14
What code did Samurai follow and Knights follow?
Samurai- Bushido
Knight- Chivalry
What percentage of the population ate sea food?
12%
80% of Japan is covered in what?
Mountains
What is Bushido?
A code that samurais must follow
How would you describe the view of Japan from the outside world?
Who used Haiku Poems?
Japan
What was the original purpose of Sumo Wrestling?
To pray for a good harvest
Is Japan an Island or part of the mainland?
Island
Who is ranked higher:
A. Farmers who own Land
B. Farmers without Land
A. Farmers who own Land
When and what period did Tokyo become the capital of Japan
1869: Meiji
Who used Epic Poems?
Europe
Other than fighting what was the bow used for?
ceremonies
games
hunting
What is the most populated city in Japan?
Tokyo
What is Bakufu?
Military Government
What period is Japan currently in?
Heisei
What did Europe and Japan both value greatly?
Personal Loyalty
To teach respect about nature
What is the main diet for Japanese?
Fish, rice, sushi
Who has all the power in Japan Feudalism?
Shogun
What are the five capitals Japan has had over the years?
Nara, Nagaoka, Heian, Edo, Tokyo
Military skills were important to who?
Both Europe and Japan
What effects did Buddhism have on Japanese food?
1. Could not eat chicken, cattle, monkey, or horse. Not allowed to kill living animals or you could be put to death
2. Food must be a work of art, colorful and presentable
Who came to Japan first?
Portuguese