Feudalism in Japan Flashcards

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Shinto

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Native Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods” and focuses on nature and ancestor gods.

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Etiquette

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Code of correct behavior and apperence which is also extremly important.

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Feudalism

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Social and economic system in wich peasent farmers worked land for landowner (daimyo), and by paying a price and giving their loyalty, they were protected by the owners samurai.

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Samurai

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Loyal warriors who lived according to a demanding code of behavior called bushido.

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Bushido

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“Way of the warrior” a samurai was expected to show reckless courage, reverence for the gods, fairness, and generosity toward those weaker than himself.

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Daimyo

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Territorial lords who protected thos who loyal to them with a private army or samurai.

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Kabuki

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Dramas where actors in wich actors in elaborate costumes using music, dance, and mime, performed skits about urban life.

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Haiku

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Type of poetry that does not express ideas but present images.

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