japan Flashcards
archipelago
string of islands
typhoon
tropical storm
shinto
religion practiced in japan, nature spirits, the way of the gods, combined beliefs
heian
wealthy city, heian period: high class moved to heian,rituals and ettiquite
feudalism
trade loyalty to gain land
samurai
professional warriors that served feudal lords
bushido
unwritten code of samurai: Battle(humbly), education, treatment of others, death(mindful of it)
shogun
supreme millitary commander
daimyo
feudal lord who commanded a private army of samurai
how do mountains impact the way people live?
must plant food that can survive the rough soil
hard to travel across, isolation
how does the archipelago impact the way they live
easy travel on water
protected
fishing industries
what was early japan like?
many clans
shinto religion: polytheistic, nature, spirits
influenced by korea and china
what was the heian period like?
ceremonies, traditions, strict dress and etiquette rules
influenced by china
what was feudal japan like?
clans form and fight
emperor gave shogun power
exchange land for loyalty
what are the roles of the shogun vs. the emperor?
shogun: in kamakura, military, politics
emperor: in kyoto, religion, culture, served as figurehead
