people
who is at the bottom of the samurai society
peasents
In what continent is Japan in?
Asia
What is a shogun?
A general who ruled Japan in the emperor's name
whats the definition of court?
A group of nobles who lived near and serve and advised a ruler.
what is a samurai.
A Japanese warrior
Who is at the top in the samurai society?
the Emperor
what Is the sea that separates Japan from the rest of Asia
The china sea and the sea of Japan.
what the definition of clans ?
an extended families
What is the meaning of regent?
A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone.
what is the largest mountain in Japan
mount fuji
Which person was famous for creating the tale of genji?
Lady Murasaki, Shikibu.
What is Japan made up from?
Islands
What is the definition for figurehead
A person who appears to rule even though real power rest with someone else.
what was a daimyo?
Japan's largest landowners.
Who were the ones to invade Japan in the 1270s-1280s?
the mongols.
What was price shotoku know for?
For bringing Chinese and korean ideas like religion and phliosophy.
In what island is Hakata In?
Kyushu
what is the meaning of Shinto.
The traditional religion of Japan.
What is the Bushido?
the strict guide lines the Samurai's followed.
during what what times was japan's golden age?
794-1185
What were the leaders who tried unifying Japan?
Oda nobunaga and Tokugawa leyasu
In what island is Heian in?
Honshu
What is the new for of Buddhism called?
zen Buddhism
What are values?
ideas that people hold dear.
For how long did the Japanese empire last?
January 3, 1868-May 3, 1947/79 years.