Early Japan to Fujiwara Flashcards

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early Japan

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  • it was divided into clans

- led by powerful nobles

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noble

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  • a person of great wealth and power in society
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Shinto religion

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  • rulers seen as god-like

- How might this conflict with Buddhism? Buddhism doesn’t believe in god or godessess

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Prince Shotoku

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  • 400s emperor ruled
  • true power in military leaders
  • important regent
  • ruler until child heir was old enough
  • lived from 593 AD - 622 AD
  • promoted Buddhism
  • after his death he remains peaceful and
  • he remains a figure head
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figurehead

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  • real power with wealthy nobles
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Fujiwara

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  • gained power in 800s AD
  • remained in power 300 years
  • 1100s government running out of money
  • lost authority to daimyos
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