japan Flashcards

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shinto

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the first religion of Japan with kami or spirit. and have the belief that nature lives.

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2
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clans

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Extended families that live together.

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3
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regent

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a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone.

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4
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court

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a group of nobles who live near and advise the ruler.

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5
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Zen Buddhism

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a type of buddhism that promote meditation or quiet thinking.

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daimyo (dy-mee-oh)

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large landowners who hired samurais to protect their land.

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7
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samurai

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trained warriors of japan who practice Buddhism.

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8
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shogun

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a general who ruled japan and passed the emperor.

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9
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figurehead

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a leader who appears to be in charge but the real power with someone else

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10
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bushido

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the way of the warrior or code warrior.

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11
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kamikaze (ka-mi-kah-zee)

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the shinto spirit wind that the japaneses believed destroyed invading mongol fleets.

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12
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feudalism
(foo-duh-liz-um)

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a system of protection that is landed by skill warriors.

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13
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archipelago

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a group of islands.

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14
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isolation

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to be part from others

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15
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Prince Shotoku

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Price introduced the Chinese

idea.

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16
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Heian Period

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is considered the golden age of property in japan