Japan Flashcards
Worldview
a collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group; the overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world
Perspective
the collective point of view of a specific group, which can be expressed by a member of the group who has the authority to speak for the group; in art, the technique of representing objects in paintings as they appear to the eye
Point of View
opinions and preferences held and expressed by an individual
Monsoon
strong winds in Asia, blowing from the south-west in summer
Shogun
a Japanese military ruler in Edo Japan
Artisan
a skilled craftworker
Merchant
a person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade
Peasant
a poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Per Capita
for each person, in relation to people taken individually
Indemnity
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden
Edict
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Confucianism
a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius
Feudalism
the system of political organization during the Middle Ages in which the lord owned the land and all others served him
Isolationism
a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries
Expansionism
the actions and attitudes of a state or country whose goal is to expand its power and territory
