Tokugawa Shogunate
True or False - Tokugawa established the Tokugawa Shogunate, which would rule Japan for the next 250 years.
What is true
The grandson of Genghis Khan who became ruler of northern China in 1260
Who is Kublai Khan
This term describes a military ruler of Japan.
What is a shogun?
Japanese religion meaning "way of the gods."
What is Shintoism?
The type of spirit that could be found in the sun, storms, and animals according to Shintoism.
What is kami?
The Tokugawa Shogunate ruled Japan in a period of peace for this many years.
What is 250 years?
This test was used by the Yuan to run the empire as past dynasties had.
What is the Civil Service Exam?
The consequences of powerful clans not paying taxes during the Heian Period.
What are daimyos establishing kingdoms and fighting each other?
This style of Buddhism focuses on meditation to achieve nirvana.
What is Zen Buddhism?
A term that means 'chain of islands,' describing Japan's geography.
What is archipelago?
Tokugawa Ieyasu moved his capital to this location to distance himself from his rival.
What is Edo?
The Mongol Empire encouraged trade along this important trade route.
What is the Silk Road?
This family was the first to dominate most of Japan by 500 CE and claimed imperial descent.
Who are the Yamato?
Traditional Japanese poetic form with three lines and a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
What is Haiku?
A position of temporary ruler held by Prince Shotoku on behalf of Empress Suiko, allowing him to make major government changes.
What is regent?
True or False - Forcing daimyos to build and move to Edo left them much poorer and unable to challenge Tokugawa rule.
What is True
This ruler united the Mongol tribes and began their expansion into China, the Middle East, and Europe.
Who is Genghis Khan?
During the Heian Period, powerful families and clans gained wealth and influence, leading to this form of government based on loyalty and obligation.
What is Feudalism
A Zen Buddhist’s goal was to achieve this through meditation, helping end suffering.
What is Nirvana?
A warrior loyal to a daimyo was referred to as this in the feudal Japanese system.
What is a vassal?
True or False - Tokugawa Ieyasu was never given the title of shogun by the emperor.
The Mongols’ approach to governing involved these officials, who advised Kublai Khan and helped administer the empire.
Who are Confucian scholars?
The code of honor followed by samurai, which emphasized loyalty, bravery, and self-discipline.
What is Bushido?
These traditional Japanese plays were lively, with elaborate costumes, and included trapdoors and revolving stages.
What is Kabuki
This word describes Japanese art that uses a single color and was popularized during certain periods of Japanese history.
What is monochromatic?