Glossary Terms
The name for the close relatives of the emperor
Imperial family
Who were the ronin?
A samurai without a master
After only 2 years in power, Ieyasu abdicated the throne, handing power over to his son. Why?
To establish the hereditary nature of the shogunate
80% of Japan is covered by which natural feature?
1. List all 7 Harry Potter BOOKS in order (full titles)
2. List 3 books by Dr. Seuss
1. Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Define regent
A regent is a person who rules for an emperor who is too young or too sick to rule.
They didn't produce anything themselves
The Tokugawa family was able to take control by ending the 150 year period of civil war. What was this period called?
The Warring States period/Sengoku period
Which ocean surrounds Japan?
Pacific
1. What is the full name of Rachel McAdams character in Mean Girls?
2. Name ONE of the top 3 highest-grossing movies of ALL time
1. Regina George
2. Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Titanic
Define constitution
A constitution is a set of laws that guides how a country's government is run.
1. To serve and die for their master
2. To help the weak or injured
3. To be frugal
4. To not complain about hardship
5. To commit seppuku if they broke the Bushido code
Ieyasu ensured that the Tokugawa family controlled how much of the countryside?
1/4
What is the name of the sea between Japan and mainland Asia?
Sea of Japan
1. Who is the top selling musical artist of all time?
2. What is the oldest surviving musical instrument?
1. The Beatles
2. A flute (a 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute to be specific)
Define census
An official count or survey, especially of a population.
Draw the feudal pyramid on the board, listing all 8 levels in the correct order
1. Emperor
2. Shogun
3. Daimyo
4. Samurai
5. Ronin
6. Peasants
7. Artisans
8. Merchants
Where did Ieyasu build his new capital? Hint: this city is called Tokyo today
Edo
What are Japan’s 4 main islands?
1. Kyushu
2. Hokkaido
3. Honshu
4. Shikoku
1. What is Muhammad Ali's birth name?
2. In which country was the first FIFA World Cup held?
1. Cassius Clay
2. Uruguay
Define Imperial Palace, include 2 examples in your definition.
Imperial palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. A palace where you could study arts and calligraphy.
Who introduced the feudal pyramid.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
What is Japan's capital city called.
Tokyo
How do you spell Miss C surname?
Cvijetic