The Guys
What was the title of the feudal lords?
Daimyo
What was the main crop and currency?
Rice or koku
What was Tokyo formally known as in the 1500s?
Edo
What were feudal lords called?
Daimyo
What city was the Japanese fast food restaurant chain Edo named after?
Edo (mind blown)
Which shogun reduced Buddhist influence control?
Oda Nobunaga
What was the impact of the many mountains in Japan
Earthquakes and tsunamis
How many long islands was Japan made of?
(Bonus if you can remember all of them)
4
Hokkaido, Hanshu, Shikoku, Kyusu
Who was the leader of the military government?
Shogun
What is the difference between sushi and sashimi?
idk ill probably just listen to whatever you say holdup lemme search it up rq
"AI Overview: The primary difference between sushi and sashimi is the presence of rice: sushi is vinegared, combined rice with other ingredients (raw or cooked), while sashimi is purely thinly sliced, raw seafood (or meat) served without rice. Sushi focuses on a combination of flavours, whereas sashimi showcases the pure, fresh taste of the fish itself."
Who finalized Japenese unification?
Tokugawa Ieyasu
What is the zone around the pacific ocean generally known for its volcanic activity?
The Ring of Fire
What is the largest island called?
Honshu
Who were samurai?
Hereditary warriors lived by the Bushido Code
What is the name of the traditional Japanese robe still worn today?
Kimono
Who gained control of a third of provinces, including Kyoto?
Oda Nobunaga
Where was farming limited to?
Valleys, coasts, and terraces
Name at least 3 codes of the Bushido
Justice, Courage, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Honour, Loyalty, Self-control
What Japanese writing system uses characters borrowed from China?
Kanji
48 years
How did rice production influence the power of daimyo in feudal Japan?
It determined wealth and power
How did Japan’s geography contribute to the country’s isolation during the feudal period?
The mountainous islands limited outside contact
What did Hinin do that was generally frowned upon?
Acting, begging, fortune telling
What is the name of Japan’s famous high-speed train system?
Shinkansen