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Who conquered all of Japan in 1603?
Tokugawa Leysau
What was the sentiment around foreigners in the Tokugawa shogunate?
Against/Negative
When did the Tokugawa shogunate begin?
1603
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
What was the most commonly used building material in shogunate era Japan?
Wood/ timber
Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in shogunate Japan?
the emperor
What was the Capital of Tokugawa era Japan?
Edo
When was Christianity outlawed in Japan?
1614
What is the currency in Japan
Yen
What was the name of the American Commodore that arrived with instructions (a letter) from the President
Commodore Perry
Who were the military class in Japan?
Samurai
What led to the end of the Shogunate?
Pressure from the west, Weak leadership, corruption, unhappy merchants, daimyo, peasants and samurai
When did the Portuguese fist arrive in Japan?
1543
True or false- Japanese people live (on average) longer than any other group of people in the world
True
What is one thing that the Tokugawa shoguns did to reverse the impacts of deforestation?
-Implemented better methods to produce crops
-Improved technology and agricultural practices
-Replanted forests
-Increased recycling
Who were the clan leaders during the Shogunate era?
Daimyo
What percentage of the population was made up of peasant farmers?
Around 90%
When the Tokugawa shoguns took control, they had a period of peace that lasted for how many years?
250
Does Japan still have an emperor?
Yes- but the position doesn't hold any real power anymore
How long did it take to rebuild the city after the Great Fire destroyed Edo in 1657?
Almost 2 years
Who were the "three unifiers" of Japan?
Oda Nobunaga
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Tokugawa Ieyasu
What aspects of society were sponsored by merchants?
Theatre and Literature
When was the Meiji Restoration? (end of the shogunate era)
1867-8
What is the population of Japan?
Just over 123 million
What are kami?
The spirits or spiritual essence in all features of the world (Shintoism)