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The Rise of an Empire
Religion in Japan
Japanese Feudalism
Everyday Life and Arts
Changes Come to Japan
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Throughout much of their early history, the Japanese lived in social groups of families and friends called _____.
clans
100
What is the native religion of Japan?
Shinto
100
Who was the "figurehead" of Japanese feudal society?
The emperor
100
Describe "Kabuki."
A style of traditional Japanese theater. Performers wore colorful costumes and heavy makeup. They exaggerated their movements, singing, dancing, and acting. A performance was lively and interactive. It could last up to 18 hours.
100
What did the Portuguese bring to Japan?
The musket
200
Name the 4 major islands of Japan.
Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido
200
What does Shinto honor or worship? What are these spirits called?
nature; Kami
200
Who had the "real" power in Japanese feudal society?
The Shogun
200
Describe "Noh."
A style of Japanese theater more fitting for the upper classes. There was little action. Two actors wearing carved masks performed on a bare wooden stage. A chorus of men chanted about ideals.
200
What allowed the Japanese to drive away the Mongol invaders?
Storms that destroyed most of the attacking ships and nearly half of the Mongol forces.
300
Who is Amaterasu, and according to legend, who did she give birth to?
The sun goddess; Japan's first emperor
300
What are the four noble truths of Buddhism?
1. All life, from birth to death, is filled with suffering. 2. This suffering is caused by wanting worldly things. 3. Suffering will stop when one learns to overcome desire. 4. We can learn to overcome desire by following the eightfold path.
300
Who were the "daimyo"? To whom were they loyal?
Regional warlords; They received large pieces of land from the shogun, and in return, they pledged their loyalty to the shogun and promised him the support of their armies.
300
What is "haiku?"
a form of poetry with three lines 5-7-5 syllable pattern often having to do with nature
300
In 1639, the shogun issued an "exclusion order." What did this order include?
Prevented Japanese people from traveling abroad Prevented foreigners from coming in Against the law to build big, seagoing ships
400
Name at least 2 things that the Japanese borrowed from China or Korea
writing system bronze/iron tools Buddhism Chinese fashions, philosophies, literature, medicine tea ceremonies silk
400
When Buddhism came to Japan, how did the religion interact with those who were Shinto?
Buddhism was not a replacement for Shinto, nor was it a rival religion. Buddhism was an addition to Shinto that completed their religious beliefs. Both Shinto and Buddhism live on today, side by side.
400
Describe "Bushido"?
"The way of the warrior;" a code of values by which the samurai lived. This code guided every samurai's life. Honor, bravery, and loyalty came before all else.
400
Why did members of the upper classes look down on merchants?
The upper classes thought that the merchants were the lowest type of people because they produce nothing and handled money.
400
Which American naval officer demanded that Japan open its ports to trade?
Commodore Matthew Perry
500
What do the Japanese call their country, and what does it mean?
Nippon- "origin of the sun"
500
List the steps in the Buddhist "Eightfold Path."
Right understanding Right though Right speech Right action Right work Right effort Right mindfulness Right meditation
500
Why was it beneficial for a samurai to study the ways of Zen Buddhism?
He learned to calm his mind and consider all possibilities before taking action. It helped him balance the samurai fierceness with the values of serenity and kindness toward all living things.
500
Write a haiku about a cloud.
500
In 1868, a new Japanese government was formed. Describe this new government and how it changed Japanese society.
The shogun stepped down and the emperor was restored to the role of official head of state. Shinto was declared the state religion. Rank in Japanese society now included consideration of how much a person knew of Western science. All ranks were equal under law. The Japanese adopted a new attitude that "knowledge shall be sought throughout the world."