Japan Flashcards
(22 cards)
Worldview
a collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group; the overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
Perspective
the collective point of view of a specific group, which can be expressed by a member of the group who has the authority to speak for the group; in art, the technique of representing objects in paintings as they appear to the eye.
Point of View
Opinions and preferences held and expressed by an individual.
Confucianism
the teachings of the Chinese scholar Confucius.
Feudalism
the system of political organization during the Middle Ages in which the lord owned the land and all others served him.
Hereditary
determined by birth.
Isolationism
a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other people, especially the political affairs of other countries.
Expansionism
the actions and attitudes of a state or country whose goal is to expand its power and territory.
isolated
when a person or group is set apart or cut off from others by geographic, ecologic, or social barriers.
arable
land suitable for farming and agriculture.
monsoon
strong winds in Asia, blowing from the south-west in summer.
archipelago
a long chain of many islands.
shogun
a Japanese military ruler in Edo Japan.
rituals
a celebration or ceremony observed with regularity.
ethical codes
rules about right and wrong behaviour.
artisan
a skilled craftworker.
stoic
used to describe a person who can control his or her emotions and endure difficult experiences with patience.
merchant
a person or company involved in whole-sale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade.
peasant
a poor farmer of low social status, who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation.
assimilation
forcing a group of people to acquire the characteristics of a majority group.
per capita
average for each person.
Edo
a member of a people inhabiting the district of Benin in Nigeria.
