Samurai
Were samurai expected to be involved in art and culture?
Yes
What kind of position did the emperor hold?
He was more of a figurehead (influence was restricted to religious aspects of society)
What landmark is Japan most known for today?
Mt Fuji
True or False: Did the Shoguns have more power than the emperor?
True
What religion was banned in Shogunate Japan?
Christianity
Who were the samurai loyal to?
Their daimyo
What city is the main residence for the Emperor of Japan?
Tokyo
True or False: Japan is not in the ring of fire
False
Which clan held the last Shogun?
Tokugawa
What were the 3 main religions in Shogunate Japan?
What is the name of the code the Samurai followed?
Bushido
Who were emperors thought to have been direct descendants of?
Shinto sun goddess (Ameterasu)
Environmental policies worked to protect the land by _____________
Stopping deforestation and reforesting Japan
Which Clan had the first shogun?
Minamoto
How did the Shoguns view Christianity?
False teachings that went against their beliefs/ a threat to stability in society
Who mainly taught the Samurai?
Zen masters
What year did the Emperor come back to power?
1868
What religion were the samurais associated with?
Zen Buddhism
In what year did the Shogun come to power?
1192
What happened when Christians were caught by the government?
They were made to renounce their faith or die
What was the name of the practice that forced Samurai to kill themselves if they showed fear in battle?
Hara-kiri or seppuku
Why did no one dare to attack the Emperor of the Yamato clan?
Because he was thought of as a living god
What is was the treaty called that Matthew Perry forced Japan to sign?
Treaty of Kanagawa
About how many years were the Shogun in power?
700
What religion did the Shoguns associate with the most, and why?
Confucianism (it emphasized the importance of hierarchies and knowing your place in society)