Religion
Name a Chinese religion that influenced Japanese government and society.
Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Confucianism
What is an accomplishments of Prince Shotoku?
Accomplishments of Prince Shotoku:
17 article constitution
spread Buddhism
introduced Chinese culture to Japan
What is an archipelago?
A group of islands.
What did the samurai give to daimyo in exchange for land and wealth?
They pledged their loyalty and agreed to fight for them.
Explain Lady Murasaki Shikibu's contribution to Japanese culture.
She was a novelist in the Heian period who wrote the Tale of Genji, which portrayed Japanese court life.
For Shinto, what are kami?
Divine spirits living everywhere, including rocks and trees.
Name a Chinese contribution that influenced Japanese art and culture.
Calligraphy
Religion (Buddhism and Confucianism)
Tea Ceremony
Porcelain
Describe the terrain on Japan’s islands? (the land)
Mountainous, coastal cities
Define aristocracy
A group of wealthy people who are supported by peasants and artisans
What art form did Matsuo Basho make popular?
Haiku
What is one aspect of Zen Buddhism?
Meditation, simplicity in life, rejection of elaborate ceremonies or scripture, Zen Meditation garden
How did Tokugawa Ieyasu affect Japan?
He reunified Japan and set up his shogunate which lasted for 200 years.
Name two natural disasters that affect Japan.
Typhoons, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, tsunami
What role did the emperor play in Feudal Japan?
He was a figurehead who only performed religious ceremonies.
What is the significance of, “The Pillow Book”?
Sei Shonagon wrote a book that describes real events that happened in Japanese court.
What is the purpose of a Zen garden?
The purpose is to offer a calm and peaceful place to meditate.
What caused the Warring States period?
The Mongol Invasion led to it because it led to daimyo getting more power and fighting with each other.
Explain the term, "Nippon".
Named by China, "Land of the Rising Sun". Japan’s location to the east of China, where the sun rises
What role did the shogun play in Medieval Japan?
What kind of stories were in Noh plays?
folktales which were inspired by Shinto
Explain Shinto.
Japan's ancient religion.
Kami lived in beautiful places in nature and this is where shrines were built.
Explain isolationism in Japan.
Tokugawa shogunate kicked out foreigners, prevented foreign trade, and kept out Christian missionaries to prevent "dangerous ideas" from entering the country.
What is the Ring of Fire?
A ring of volcanic activity around the Pacific ocean.
What is a regent?
Someone who rules the kingdom until the king or queen is old enough.
What kind of costumes did Kabuki actors wear?
elaborate costumes and white face makeup