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Feudal Japan
Japan
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History
10th Grade
12/16/2008

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Define the term Amaterasu.
Definition
Japanese mythology; tells of a divine brother and sister; gave birth to Japanese islands and goddess Amaterasu
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explain the belief of the Shinto religion.
Definition
shinto: way of the gods
simple philosophy
beauty in kami
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Define the term daimyo.
Definition
warlord rulers of 300 small states following disruption of ashigaga
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How was Japan's economy similar to Medieval European economies?
Definition
farmers were downgraded to serfs and things were taken over by daimyos
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Why was the Heian Court powerless to stop the power take over of the local daimyos?
Definition
they were too involved in luxurious living and fortunes
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What were the Gempei Wars?
Definition
war between Taira and Minamuto families in 1180 c.e.; destruction of Taira
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Name the first shogun in Japanese history.
Definition
Mioamoto Yoritomo
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Explain how Japanese social/political structure was similar tot he social/political structure in Medieval Europe.
Definition
Emperor- powerless; power to the shogun; Samurais had good stuff
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List the elements of Bushido
Definition
way of the warrior; loyalty to one's lord; honor more important than wealth; death before dishonor
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Who started Zen Buddhism in Japan?
Definition
Eisai
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List two reasons why Zen Buddhism was popular within the Samurai class.
Definition
physical/mental health
co-existed easily with unity and nature
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Who tried to invade japan in 1274 c.e.?
Definition
Kublai Khan
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What were the Onin wars?
Definition
ashikaga shogunit lost control of the country; civil wars
Term
Who brought Christianity to Japan?
Definition
Francis Xavier; Jesuit monks
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List the elements of Tokugawa's "Close Country Edict of 1635 C.E."
Definition
banned Christianity, forbid overseas trade, banned western books, confined foreigners to Nagasaki
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List three artistic developments during the Tokugawa Era.
Definition
bunraku- puppet theater
noh theater- musical dance
kabuki- all male cast
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Who was responsible for the creation of the Sui dynasty?
Definition
Wendi
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