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Member of the warrior class in Japanese feudal society.
Samurai
Beautiful handwriting
Calligraphy
System of government in which local lords control their lands but owe military service and other support to a greater lord.
Feudalism
The Buddhists final goal, which is union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth
Nirvana
Why do flamingos stand on one leg?
To stay cool
Top military commander in Japanese feudal society.
Shogun
Basic teachings of Buddhism
Four Noble Truths
Filial Party
Confucian teaching or respect for parents or elders.
Code of conduct for samurai during feudal period in Japan
Bushido
How many taste buds does an average human have?
10,000
Collection of Confucius' teachings.
Analects
Form of Japanese drama developed in the 1600s
Kabuki
Traditional Japanese religion
Shinto
The rise and fall of Chinese dynasties according to the Mandate of Heaven
Dynastic Cycle
What do cows drink?
Water
Chinese belief in the divine right
Mandate of Heaven
Spirit who was believed to be the original ancestor of an early Japanese clan; spirits of Shinto
Kami
Confucian teaching that harmony resulted when people accepted their place in society
Five Relationships
The way one should live according to Buddhism
Eightfold Path
Which fruit is known as the "king of fruits"?
Mango
Warrior lords directly below the Shogun in feudal society.
Daimyo
Chinese philosopher who wrote about Daoism (Taoism)
Laozi
Chinese scholar who taught 5 Relationships to ensure social order
Confucius
Collection of teachings of Buddha
Tripitaka
What do you call the fear of heights
Acrophobia