Japan Flashcards
1
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Shintoism
A
-Polytheistic; multiple kami
-Has purification rituals/offerings called Matsuri
-Only Japan had the gods’ blessings.
2
Q
Women in Japan
A
-Expected to stay home/away from society
-No feed binding, confucianism
-Could read, write, and inherit land
-Started to lose status after the 12th century
2
Q
Murasaki Shikibu
A
Wrote the Tale of Genji that discussed the unfairness of gender roles.
Married and educated
3
Q
Izumi Shikibu
A
Most famous female tanka-style poet.
Wrote and had scandalous love affairs.
Divorced multiple times.
4
Q
Takako
A
Made her own army of female samurais.
Had her sister kill her to not let the men kill her.
5
Q
Social Order
A
Emperor > Daimyo + Shogun > Samurai > Peasants/Artisans > Merchant
