Vocab
having to do with the countryside
Rural
This Buddhism developed in Japan and the founders' name combined the words "lotus" and "sun"
Nichiren
Buddhism came to Japan from?
Korea
The Japanese became known for making the best _______ in the world.
swords
the emptying of the mind of thoughts in order to achieve spiritual development
meditation
a decision that all members of a group can accept
consensus
the author of the tale of Gengi
Murasaki Shikibu
Which Buddhism was also known as the Great Raft?
Mahayana Buddhism
The name of the Japanese play that was developed as their own form of theater
Noh drama
Under the influence of Confucianism, women were considered to be _________ to men in Japanese society.
inferior
a sacred word, chant, or sound repeated over and increase one's spiritual power
Mantra
Local ______ stood at the top of rural Japanese society
Daiymo
Meditation is the focus of which sect Buddhism
ZEN
Japanese writers created a unique form of poetry called _______
Haiku
The code of conduct for the Samurai is called ________
Bushido
a sutra is a _____________
scripture
The Lotus Sutra describes the nature of ________
Buddha
In Pure Land Buddhism of Japan, people put their faith in a spiritual leader called _____
Amida
what are 2 achievements that marked the golden age?
can say: Great works of literature such as The Pillow Book, and the Tale of Genji; The Japanese invented the form of poetry called Haiku. Artists created mandalas or scroll paintings. Built temples, palaces, and homes with beautiful gardens. Developed a new form of theater, Noh.
written symbols in Japanese that stand for sounds
kana
a book that contains works by different writers
anthology
the author of the Pillowbook
Sei Shonagon
In what order of countries did Buddhism reach Japan?
First India
Next China
Third Korea
Finally Japan
the great masterpiece, a novel, of early Japanese literature was?
The Tale of Gengi
Harmony among people was an important value taught by the ________ religion of Japan
Shinto