Japan Flashcards
Shinto
First religion of japan with the belief that all nature has a kami or spirit
Clans
Extended families that live together
Regent
a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone
Court
a group of nobles who live near and advise a ruler
Zen Buddhism
a type of buddhism that promotes self-discipline and meditation or quiet thinking
Daimyo
large land owners who hired samurai to protect their land
Samurai
Trained professional warriors who train in zen buddhism
Shogun
a general who ruled japan surpassing the emporor
Figurehead
a leader who appears to be in charge but the real power is with someone else
Kamikaze
The Shinto spirit wind that the Japanese believed destroyed invading Mongol fleets
feudalism
A system of protection in which land and people are protected by skilled warriors in exchange for a small portion of land
archipeligo
a group of islands
isolations
to be apart from others
Prince Shotoku
prince who introduced many Chinese ideas such as language, religion, and ways to govern Japan
heian Period
era considered the golden age of prosperity of Japan