JAPAN Flashcards

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WORLDVIEW

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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.

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PERSPECTIVE

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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

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POINT OF VIEW

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opinions and preferences held and expressed by an individual

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4
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MONSOON

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strong winds in Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer

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5
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SHOGUN

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a Japanese military ruler in Edo Japan

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ARTISAN

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a skilled artworker

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MERCHANT

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a guy that sells stuff

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PEASANT

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a butler

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PER CAPITA

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average for each person

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10
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INDEMNITY

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security or protection against a loss or other financial burden

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EDICT

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an official order or proclamation issued by a person or authority

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12
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CONFUCIANISM

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a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by confucius and developed by mencius

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FEUDALISM

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medieval black death

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ISOLATIONISM

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a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

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EXPANSIONISM

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the policy of territorial or economic expansion.

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ISOLATED

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ar away from other places, buildings, or people; remote.