During this period the Tokugawa Shogunate enforced strict societal rules. Geisha and Kabuki theater were also in style.(Asuka, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, or Edo)
What is the Edo Period
100
The way of the warrior
What is bushido
100
This person appears to be the leader, but has no actual power. He is a figurehead.
What is the emperor
200
This island has the most active volcanoes and hot mud springs.
What is Kyushu
200
During this period the Shogunate begins to rule japan, making the emperor a figurehead. the Mongols try to invade and fail. Twice. (Asuka, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, or Edo)
What is the Kamakura period
200
These are native Japanese who live on Hokkaido
What are the Ainu people
200
These are disgraced samurai
What are ronin
200
The landowners whom the samurai serve
What are the daimyos
300
This island is known for the 82 temple pilgrimage
What is Shikoku
300
This is considered the height of Japanese culture, fashion and art becoming highly developed. The Tale of Genji is written in Japanese for the first time. (Asuka, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, or Edo)
What is the Heian Period
300
Killing oneself to apologize for losing honor
What is seppuku
300
These people are at the bottom level of society.
What are the merchants
300
Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote this book, the first to be writing in native Japanese
What is The Tale of Genji
400
This island is home to the native Ainu people and monkeys that chill out in hot springs.
What is Hokkaido
400
In this period the Yamato clan establishes itself as emperor and Confucianism and Buddhism are brought from China.
What is the Asuka period
400
This si the first written form of Japanese
What is kana
400
This is another name for craftsmen who create specialized goods
What is an artisan
400
Slow theater, all movements and sound have a specific meaning
What is the Noh theater
500
This is an area of volcanoes which surround the Pacific Ocean
What is the Ring of Fire
500
In this period Japan is split in the north and south with two different shogunates ruling at the same time. Noh theater is developed and Shintoism becomes more popular. (Asuka, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, or Edo)
What is the Muromachi Period
500
This person lives the way of the warrior and is expected to live with honor and protect his lord
What is a samurai
500
This person actually rules Japan, in charge of the army and politics.