A "Ruler"
What is a regent?
Someone who rules for a person who is too young or sick to rule themselves
What is an emperor?
Figurehead, highest social class.
What is a peasant?
Farmers and fishermen 90% of the population
Why was Japan isolated?
What are some things the Fujiwara Clan did to gain power?
-daughters marry emperors
-persuaded several emperors to retire
-became the regent of the child
What is a Shogun?
Powerful military leader controlled economic and military power
What is an Artisan?
Craftsmen who made specified items. (blacksmiths, musicians, painters)
What is the code of bushido? Who were samurais the most loyal to?
A strict code that samurai swore to protect and serve their Lord above anyone else including their family!!!
Who ruled over Japan until 1185?
Emperor
What is a Diamyo?
Warriors who commanded the samurai and governed the land where they lived.
What is a Merchant?
Lowest class. They are seen as having no value because they didn't make or produce anything. They made their money off the work of others, some became quite rich.
In medieval times what would cause a population to grow?
Improvements in farming techniques and trade with other countries.
What caused the Emperor to lose his power?
Civil War
What is a Samurai?
Warriors sworn to fight and serve their daimyo. Followed a strict code of conduct called bushido.
What was it called when armies controlled smaller pieces of land instead of the emperor controlling everything?
The F" word... Feudalism
How do you know when there is an increase on a line graph?
The line is more vertical
When did the emperor lose his political power and become a figurehead of Japan? Who had the power from this point on?
1336 CE
Shogun
What is a Ronin?
A samurai who did not have a daimyo.
Who did the wealthy landowners rely on to farm their land?
Peasants
How do you know something is more popular on a pie graph?
The slice is bigger