Women
Women did this to their teeth to be beautiful.
Paint them black.
The Samurai's armor was build to withstand which type of attack?
archers
Who held the highest two positions in Japanese society?
emperor and shogun
Unlike Medieval Europe, Japanese samurai were expected to have these 2 basic educational skills.
reading and writing
This volcano is the focal point of Japanese Geography.
Mount Fuji.
How was life for women of medieval Japan different than Medieval China?
had more rights
How did Samurai mental prepare for death?
They were taught to think of themselves as already dead?
Who were daimyos?
lords/wealthy landowners in charge of samurai
This samurai code was similar to the code of chivalry.
bushido
This religion was heavily influenced by Japan's natural beauty.
shintoism
Why was Tale of the Genji so remarkable?
it was written by a woman/worlds first novel
What weapons did a Samurai fight with?
bow/arrow, spear and sword
What religion was the most common for Samurai?
Zen Buddhism
What beautiful writing were samurai expected to learn?
caligraphy
ancient-Kyoto
modern- Tokyo
What happened to the rights of women over time?
What was a Samurai's supreme duty?
to be loyal (die) for their lord
What ended Samurai?
The restoration of the emperor in 1868.
What type of poetry has 3 lines with a 5,7,5 syllable pattern>
Haiku
About how many islands make up Japan?
approximately 4,000.
This legendary woman proved that women could be fierce and loyal samurai.
Tomoe Gozen.
What are three reasons a Samurai might have to commit Seppuku?
1. lost honor
2. avoid capture
3. insulted someone
4. lord died
5. commited a crime
How does Samurai lifestyle still live on in Modern Japan?
-WWII kamikaze pilots
-high suicide rates
what special ceremony were samurai expected to attend in order to learn harmony and calm?
tea ceremony
What us the name of Japan's main island?
Hokkaido