Chapter 14 - Edo Japan, A Closed Society (Japan) Flashcards
1
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What is Per Capita?
A
Average for each person.
2
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Who are Martyrs?
A
People who are willing to die for their convictions or beliefs.
3
Q
Who are Dutch scholars?
A
Japanese academics who learned the Dutch language and educated themselves about Western ways.
4
Q
What is Kabuki?
A
A form of theater.
5
Q
What is Sumo wrestling?
A
A sport that originated in ancient times as a Japanese religious performance.
6
Q
What is Haiku?
A
A Japanese poem that has only 17 syllables, contains a simple image or idea, and offers insights into life.
7
Q
What is Bunraku?
A
A puppet theater in which large puppets enact the ordeals of separated lovers or dueling samurai.
8
Q
What is Kendo?
A
A Japanese martial art.
9
Q
What is Noh?
A
A musical dance drama.
