Vocab
Symbolic Leader
Figurehead
What is a Shogun?
Supreme military commander
In Shinto belief, these are local spirits representing aspects of nature
Kami
King Anawrahta of Pagan built these Buddhist shrines
Stupas
Which side of the road do people in Japan drive on?
Left-hand side
Local land-owning lords
Daimyo
In medieval Japan, real political power was often held by regents rather than this figure
Japan's "golden age" of culture was centered around this imperial court
Heian Court
Celadon pottery is most closely associated with this Korean dynasty
Koryo Dynasty
What is the national sport in Japan?
Sumo Wrestling
Kabuki
Daimyo
This philosophy lowered the social status of women in Japan as it spread.
Confucianism
During this Korean dynasty, advances were made in metal casting
Koryo Dynasty
How many kit-kat flavors are there in Japan?
300-400
Shinto
This powerful storm helped save Japan from Mongol fleets and became known as the "divine wind"
Kamikaze
This story describes the romantic adventures of a prince and also provides an idea of what the Heian courts were like
The Tale of Genji
This Korean kingdom turned the region into an economic and cultural center by building trade networks with China, Japan, and India.
Silla
Which number is considered "unlucky"?
4, because in Japanese it sounds like "death"
Grouping of different parts
Conglomeration
This family gained power by marrying their daughters into the imperial family
Fujiwara
This form of Buddhism appealed to many Japanese because it taught that anyone could achieve enlightenment
Mahayana Buddhism
This Khmer Empire achievement shows strong Indian influence though ________
Writing
What is the name of someone whose job is to push people into trains in Japan?
Oshiya