Early Japan to Fujiwara Flashcards
1
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early Japan
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- it was divided into clans
- led by powerful nobles
2
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noble
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- a person of great wealth and power in society
3
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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
4
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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
5
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figurehead
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- real power with wealthy nobles
6
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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