Japan Flashcards
1
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Emperor
A
Ruler of Japan
2
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Shogun
A
Top of social, military leader, control over everyone, no restrictions
3
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Amaterasu
A
The sun god
4
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Cultural borrowing
A
Japan selected items of Chinese culture to bring to Japan
5
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Yamato clan
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Most dominant clan, dominated Honshu
6
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Shinto
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Traditional religion of Japan, based around worship of kami, or sacred spirits, often found in nature
7
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Seppuku
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A ritual suicide performed by samurai
8
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Samurai
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At the top, bushy do is the moral code, defend honor, always have weapons, death by your own hand, shaved head
9
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Courtesan
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Someone who attends the court
10
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Peasant
A
Bottom of social class
11
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Tokugawa shogunate
A
Japanese military government
12
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edo
A
Seat of power for the Tokugawa shogunate
