Feudal Structure
Culture
Geography
Miscellaneous
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100
This person held the highest rank in society, but really had very little power.
Who is "The Emperor".
100
Form of Japanese poetry which came from Chinese influence
What is "Haiku".
100
Two common natural disasters that occur frequently in Japan
What are Earthquakes and Tidal Waves.
100
These people made weapons for Sumurai.
Who are "artisans".
100
200 years of war between Muslims and Christians over the "Holy Land"
What is "The Crusades"
200
Nature worship. The religion of ancient Japan.
What is Shintoism.
200
Japanese traditional theater where actors wore colorful costumes and acted out historical stories and events.
What is Kabuki.
200
Set of mountains and volcanoes that Japan's islands are situated on.
What is the "Ring of Fire".
200
Class of people who were equal to peasants and artisans at first, but eventually gained more status.
Who are merchants.
200
He would be similar to a Daimyo of Japan, but in Europe during the middle ages.
What is a "Lord"
300
These were the warriors of Japanese feudal society
Who are, "Samurai"
300
Contact and cultural exchange occurred mainly through these two things.
Warfare and trade.
300
These geographic features were a barrier to political unity at times.
What are mountains.
300
According to Bushido, a samurai must do this instead of losing honor.
What is "commit seppuku"
300
This Pope called upon Christians to join the crusades.
Who is Pope Urban II
400
This was a code followed by the samurai that was similar to the "chivalry" code of European knights.
What is Bushido.
400
The most popular religion during the time of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
What is Zen Buddhism.
400
Japan is situated in this Ocean.
What is the Pacific.
400
Wealthy land owners.
What is Daimyo.
400
A famous Muslim leader who united many Muslims during the crusades.
Who is Saladin
500
The class of people who REALLY held power in feudal Japan.
Shogun
500
Two countries that influenced Japan the most.
What are China and Korea.
500
This is the old name for Tokyo.
What is "Edo".
500
According to the religion of Shinto, this was the "life force" or spirit that existed in all things.
What is Kami.
500
This King united much of France and Germany and was famous for bringing education to his kingdom and spreading Christianity during the middle ages.
Who is Charlegmagne.
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