Chapter 5 Test Review Flashcards
People who follow Shinto believe what?
They believe that all natural things are alive even the winds, the mountains, and the rivers. You can ask the spirits for favors
Why did the power of the emperors weeken during the 800s?
After a time of strong emperors a number of Week emperors came to the throne. Many of these were children.
Why did the Emperor create the title of show gun?
After Minamoto Jory Telmo won the gimpy wore the emperor worried that the Minamoto family would replace that your motto family as rulers, so he decided to reward Youree Telmo Minamoto by giving him the title of show gun or commander of the emperors military forces
What happened when the Mongols attack Japan?
Both times, the Mongols were defeated because violent storm smashed many of their ships
What was the bond between a Lord and a vassal called?
The bond of loyalty between the Lord and a vassal is known as feudalism
What did most Japanese people believe about religion?
Throughout the Middle Ages, religion was part of every day life for the Japanese. Most believed in Buddhism and Shinto and worship that Shinto shrine’s and Buddhist temple. Each religion met different needs.
How did the Chinese influence Japan
Play your motto prince Shoto cool want to Japan to learn from China is brilliant civilization. He sent officials and students to China to study. The Japanese learned about Buddhism, art, Madison, and philosophy from China. Japan borrow Chinese writing system
What crops did Japanese farmers grow?
Japanese farmers grew rice, wheat, millet, and barley
On which island where all of Japan’s major cities located?
Honshu
What did the ocean surrounded Japan’s islands do for Japan?
The seas surrounding Japan’s islands made it easy for people in ships to travel the coast from island to island. It encouraged people to become merchants. The oceans kept the Japanese people separate and isolated from the rest of Asia.
What happens to the Japanese people because of the fact that the islands of Japan are the tops of mountains?
It makes only 20% of the land able to farm on and made Japanese get food from the ocean
Describe the role of women in Japan during the Middle Ages
A woman was expected to obey her father, husband, and son. Parents arranged marriages. In farm families, women worked long hours in the fields. In addition, they cooked, spun and well flop, and cared for their children. In town’s wives and artisans and merchants help with family businesses and ran the homes. Some women gain famous artists, writers, and even warriors
Who headed the Yaya I clans?
Yeah your plans were headed by small groups of warriors
