geography
Name the 2 armies in the war
Western and Eastern
What was the period of peace under the Tokugawa empire called?
Pax Tokugawa
How long was the peace period after the battle
250 years
What were the two main moneymakers of this time period?
Farming and Trading
What period ended after this battle
The Sengoku period
Which army benefited from imported goods and had cannons
Eastern army
What was a main feature of the bakuhan system established by Leyasu after his victory?
A combination of central and feudal government with a strict class pyramid
Who became much more respected after the battle
Samurais
What was the percentage of people who were peasants in Japan at this time?
80%
Who was the leader of the western army
Ishida Mitsunari
name 1 of the 2 castles
Ōgaki Castle or Gifu Castle
What was the historical significance of the battle that ended the Sengoku era?
It united Japan under a central power after decades of civil war.
Who’s dynamo was victorious after the battle
Tokugawa Iyasu's
Who made the money from the peasants' work?
The Daimyo’s
Which Army Won
The eastern Army
What date did the battle take place?
October 21st, 1600 (anything in the 1600-1699 works)
How did Tokugawa Ieyasu use land redistribution to gain more power in his political control over Japan?
By redistributing land to loyal daimyo and putting them in places very strategically to maintain control
Why was the society before the battle like
Very harsh and terrible
How much of the Daimyo’s crops went to the military?
2/3
Who was the head of the eastern army
Tokugawa Leyasu
what mountain had an overview of the battle, and what mountain, located in the NW, served as high ground
Mount Sasao, Mount Ibuki
When talking about Tokugawa Japan, how did the sakoku policies serve the empire's political and cultural goals?
By limiting foreign influence to preserve traditional culture and reinforce political stability within the empire.
What was the big problem during the battle
A very strict social hierarchy
What luxuries did the merchants trade for?
Silk and Porcelain
What Period started after the battle ended
The edo period