Japan Flashcards
What was the job of the shogun?
Their job was to run the government. They also held the real power
What was the job of the samurai?
To be warriors, to serve and protect their lords.
What was the job of the Daimyo?
To lead the shogun’s armies into war
What shogun moved the Japanese capital to Edo in 1603?
Tokugawa leyasu
How did the Tokugawa shoguns try to keep order in japan?
They closed contact with most countries
What led to the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate?
Matthew C. Perry forced Japan to sign treaties
Who was commander Matthew perry?
He was a U.S. Commander and diplomat.
What was the Meiji restoration?
It was when emperor Meiji came to power
What is Shinto?
A traditional Japanese religion
What is zen?
A certain type of Buddhism
What is the law making branch of government called?
The diet
What is a constitutional monarchy?
A monarchy where the king/queen/emperor holds no real power
What are Japan’s major industries?
Manga, anime, Pokemon, video games, and technology
What is the ring of fire? How does this relate to Japan’s geography?
It’s a ring of volcanoes that surrounds the Pacific Ocean. Japan’s geography is mountainous because of this.
What is the lowest farmland in japan?
The Kanto plain.
