Vocab Words Flashcards
(26 cards)
Shogunate Japan
This is the period when the shoguns ruled Japan. During this time there was an emperor but he had no real power. This lasted from approximately 1185 CE to 1867 CE.
Shogun
The shogun was originally Japans Chief Military Leader. Later the shogun became the person with real power
Emperor
The emperor was originally the male ruler of the empire. During the time of the shoguns the emperor had less power, but still performed important religious duties
Imperial Family
The close relatives of the emperor
Daimyo
A lord who ruled over an area
Shugo- daimyo
A great lord or governor who ruled over a province (large area of land)
Historical Records
Written information relating to historical figures or events
Legends
Stories from the past that have not been proven
Rebel
Refuses to follow the rulers or leaders commands
Clan
A nobe family who shared power and privilege and worked together for the good of their family
Archipelago
A group of small islands
Bakufu
The last federal Japanese military goverment
Bonsai
A very small tree that is grown in a small container
Buddhism
A religion that comes from South Asia
Bushi
A genre of Japanese folk music
Domain
An area of interest which a person has control
Inro
An ornamental box with compartments
Kami
A divine being in the Shinto religion
Koku
A Japanese unit of volume
Origami
The art of the folding papers into shapes
Samurai
A member of the military class
Shinto
A Japanese religion
Torii
The gateway of the Shinto shrine
Ukiyo-e
A school of Japanese art
