Lesson 2 Flashcards
The impact of the Nara and the Heian
what is an example of a centralised government
Ancient Egypt when Menes united Upper and Lower
what are the main features of a centralised government
- Where a central group or small group of individuals rule
- Power is at the top
at what period was tokyo captial of Japan
1869-present
which religion did the Nara and Heian mainly influence
Buddhism
What are the main features of the Taiho code
- Administrative and penal (punishment) code
- Helped establish the central government
How did the Nara and Heian impact new capitols
They ended up with better supplies and communication
at what period was kyoto captial of Japan
768-1868
what is an emperor
emperor = head of state (like a monarch,king, etc)
How did the emperor maintain their power during the Heian period?
They utilised support from the Daimyo
at what period was Nara captial of Japan
710-794
What is the Bushi?
The warriors
What is the Daimyo?
the lords or nobles who are sent out to manage provinces
What is the samurai?
retainers: people owing services
What was the daimyos income like?
Became rich from crops grown on their estates and the taxes they collected
What was the main event on the Daimyos in the 12th century
As the power of the emperor weakened in the 12th c., some powerful daimyos took the opportunity to try and seize power
