Feudal Japan Flashcards
What is feudalism?
a political, economic, military, cultural, and legal system that existed in Europe from the 9th to 15th centuries
What is a shogunate?
The military of Japan at the time, like a general
Who was the first shogunate?
Minamoto Yoritommo
What was the social pyramid in Japan?
Samurai (warriors) 10%
Farmers
Artisans
Merchants (can be really wealthy but will still be lowest class)
What is a big deal in samurai culture?
Honor
What code did samurai’s live by?
bushido
What were the main religions in feudal Japan?
Shinto
Buddhism
The Buddhist
Samuri
Zen Buddhism
Confucianism
What was a currency in feudal Japan?
Rice
Who were the only people that Japan traded with?
The Dutch
Who was Tokugawa Ieyasu?
The first Shogun of the Edo period
What did Tokugawa Ieyasu introduce?
Guns 🇺🇸🦅
