Feudal japan Flashcards
Buddhism
the main type of religion back in feudal Japan,worshipping Buddha the prophet.
Dayimo
great feudal lord of Japan during the Classical and shogunate periods
Bushido
code of honour and morals developed by the Japanese samurai.
Tokugawa
The last feudal Japanese military government and the head of goverment was a shogun
Shogun
Head of the military
Edo-old
name for Tokyo,capital moved to Edo under the shogunate in complete isolation in 1603-1876
What was the role of the Samurai?
The role of the samurai was to serve the emperor. The emperor relied heavily on samurai’s to help them defeat rebellious daimyo clans that challenges Royal power.
Emporer
Figure head with no real power
Shogun
Military leader who ruled Japan
Dayimo
Nobles/Lords
Samurai
Paid soldiers
Ronin
Master less samurai
Peasents
Worked the farm crafts people
Artisans
Sales people