Feudalism in Japan Flashcards
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Shinto
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which is a native Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods,”
2
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Etiquette
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or a code of correct behavior and appearance, was also extremely important.
3
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Feudalism
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a social and economic system in which peasant farmers worked land for a landowner (daimyo), and by paying a price and giving their loyalty, they were protected by the owner’s samurai
4
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Samurai
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Loyal warriors who lived according to demanding code of
behavior
5
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bushido
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he “way of the warrior” a samurai was expected to show reckless courage, reverence for the gods, fairness, and generosity toward those weaker than himself.