Japan Flashcards

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Shunti

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which is a native Japanese religion meaning

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etiqette

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a code of correct behavior and appearance, was also extremely important

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3
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feualism

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a social and economic system in which peasant farmers worked land for a landowner and by paying a price and giving their loyalty, they were protected by the owner’s samurai

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4
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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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the “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 those loyal to them with a private army of samurai

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kabuki

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in which actors in elaborate costumes using music, dance, and mime, performed skits about urban life

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haiku

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which is a type of poetry that does not express ideas but presents images

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