Geography
Name 2 ways Japan's geography affects its culture
varies
Shinto is a religion that came from a lack of resources on Japan. What is Shinto about?
varies
This was the real ruler of Japan who made decisions
Shogun
Prince Shotoku ruled as a regent. What is a regent?
Rules when emperor is unable to do so
an example of Japanese dramas can be
Noh,
Kabuki
p. 247
This is the semi-CIRCULAR oceanic area that Japan lies on, making natural disasters more common
Ring of Fire
WHAT WAS THE DOMINANT RELIGION OF KOREA?
Buddhism
Korea was unified twice - when?
668 when Silla and Cina conquered the other two Kingdoms -
1392 Choson Dynasty rules until 1894 when China and Japan attack and take over. This Dynasty is well organized and peaceful, the people are happy.
Japan sent embassies around to nearby areas inculding China. What's an embassy, and what did they bring back?
p. 244 Group of representatives sent on a mission to another country.
Chinese words, style, alphabet, symbols, writing/calligraphy
What period do we find most ancient Korean artifacts?
From the Silla Dynasty
Was was Korea considered a good location to conquer from Japan or the Mongols?
Good trading area, lots of sea access
2 monks are walking along and having taken an oath to never touch a female. The older Monk carries a woman across a wild river. the younger monk is mad. What religion is the older monk showing the younger in his response?
Zen Buddhism (it's alright buddy, Just be a chill guy)
Bushido combines Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shinto. How
The Way of the Warrior, p. 253
Female authors thrived in Japan, along with haiku-writing authors. Speak to the female authors and their books, and what haikus are meant to feel like
p. 246 Murasaki Shikibu - Tale of Genji
Sei Shonogun - Pillow Book
Haikus reflect peace, nature, small moments
Celadon is what?
Pottery, green, ornate, fashionable from Korea
Korean dynasties often had to stop local invasions from these places
Japan, China, Mongols
How do eastern religions differ from Western religions?
Eastern - look smaller, focus on breath and the connection between everything
Western - Find God in larger contexts, interpersonal relationships
Describe the system of Feudalism as it was used in Japan?
pyramid, everybody gives something, everybody takes something
During the Heian period, Japan enjoyed a golden age of literature. Talk about the kinds of things that were published
Diaries,
Novels,
Poetry
Centuries of this type of women's clothing were worn in Korea
Hanbok
What would Japan benefit from actually closing itself off to outside influence?
Foreign contact would disrupt the peace that had been made, this peace lasted 300 years so it obviously worked
Confucianism Originated in China, however it was utilized by the Korean Government. How was it used?
Master/ servant relationships, ethics, morality.
The three Kingdoms of Korea had a rivalry. What were they>
Silla, Paekche, Koguryo
What was the Daimyos relationship with Samurai and Shoguns?
Daimyo employ Samurai, Daimyo are ruled by shogun, get land from him, etc.
Koreans figured out how to heat their floors. What is it called?
Ondol