Feudal Japan
This was the name of the system where landowners gave land in return for loyalty
What is the lord-vassal system?
This culture influenced Japan’s government ideas through Confucianism?
What is China?
The samurai’s sword considered an extension of this
What is the soul?
This was the military leader who held the real power in feudal Japan
A: Who is the shogun?
This religion emphasized meditation and discipline, appealing to samurai
What is Zen Buddhism?
This shogun placed powerful officials across Japan in the 12th century
Who is Minamoto Yoritomo?
This culture introduced Buddhism to Japan around 500 CE
What is Korea?
This was a term for the samurai’s strict code of conduct
What is Bushido?
This class held large land areas protected by samurai
Who are the daimyo?
This person promoted Buddhism in Japan during the 600s CE?
Who is Prince Shotoku?
In feudal Japan, this group had the lowest social status
Who are the merchants?
This religion was resisted by Shinto priests when Prince Shotoku tried to spread it?
What is Buddhism?
This helped samurai improve their martial arts skills
What is Zen meditation?
This type of government ruled Japan during the Kamakura period
What is the shogunate?
This native religion of Japan focuses on kami (spirits) in nature?
What is Shinto?
This group was allowed to punish commoners who didn’t show respect
Who are the samurai?
This tradition associated with the samurai involves the preparation and serving of tea?
What is the tea ceremony?
The samurai's role was similar to this figure in feudal Europe
What is a knight?
This event showed Japan’s strength under the shogunate
A: What is defeating the Mongol invasions?
Confucian scholars influenced this aspect of Japanese society
What is government structure?
This war led to the rise of a government led by samurai
What is the Gempei War?
This writing system was adopted by Japan from China
What are Chinese characters (Kanji)?
Bushido values are still evident today in this modern Japanese practice
What is martial arts?
This event led to the samurai caste developing
What is the establishment of feudalism in 1185 CE?
This philosophy reinforced loyalty and respect within the Japanese social hierarchy
What is Confucianism?