Japanese history Flashcards

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Shinto

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which is a native Japanese religion meaning way of the gods and focuses on worshiping nature and ancestor gods

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etiquette

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

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feudalism

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social and economic system in which peasant farmers worked land for a landowner

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samurari

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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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or the way of the warrior a samurai was expected to show reckless courage

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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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dramas 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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shogun

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The shogun was a military dictator that was able to gain power from the emperor and things like officials, judges, taxes, armies, and roads were all under his authority

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