JAPAN Flashcards
WORLDVIEW
a collection of beliefs about life and universe held by an individual or a group; the overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
PERSPECTIVE
the collection 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 southwest in summer
SHOGUN
a Japanese military ruler in Edo Japan
ARTISAN
a skilled artworker
MERCHANT
a guy that sells stuff
PEASANT
a butler
PER CAPITA
average for each person
INDEMNITY
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden
EDICT
an official order or proclamation issued by a person or authority
CONFUCIANISM
a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by confucius and developed by mencius
FEUDALISM
medieval black death
ISOLATIONISM
a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
EXPANSIONISM
the policy of territorial or economic expansion.