Deck 2 Flashcards
Who produced the most important works of literature during the Heian Age in Japan?
Women
How did Tokugawa Shoguns create order in society?
Yes, virtually isolated themselves from the rest of the world
In japan between 1603 and 1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was?
Virtual isolation of the country from the outside world
What is feudalism? What is feudalism based upon? What are 2 characteristics of feudalism?
An emphasis on social order A well-defines class system Rigid class structure Power was based on class relationships
Which is an accurate statement about Japan’s natural resources?
Japan has extensively used the seas for fishing-very few natural resources
Why did China, Korea, and Japan all interact? Describe these relationships.
Geographically close to each other, borrowed many ideas and traditions from each other
How would you describe Japanese culture?
Maintained a uniquely individual culture while borrowing much from other cultures
How were educated people in China and Japan viewed?
They were held in high esteem
