Japan And Korea Flashcards
Because of the geography of Japan, the diet of Japanese people consist mostly of what type of food?
The diet mainly consist of rice and fish
what is the traditional religion of Japan? Describe what and how it was practiced
shinto is a religion that was developed. It means way of the spirit the duties included rituals to ensure well-being in Japan. It has influenced the love of nature today as well as good manners and cleanliness.
for Japan was a unified country. It was ruled by various families called what?
Japan was ruled by various families called clans
how did contact with China and Korea influence, Japan?
Japan invaded China, but had to go through Korea so they fought with Korea in China China and Korea introduced Buddhism Confucianism in writing systems
what were some of Prince Shotoku’s accomplishments?
he created a strong central government and created a constitution based off of confusion ideas
why did the Nobles in heian call themselves dwellers among the clouds?
They referred to themselves as this to signify their high social status
How did Buddhism of the nobles differ from the Buddhism of the common people?
Noble’s practice say more complex or intense form while the common people practice a simple form
explain pure land, Buddhism
pure land, Buddhism is supposed to be a suffering free religion. Honen is the creator of pure land buddhism
what was the tale of Genji? Why was it so influential on the people of Japan?
The tale of Genji describes the romances and adventures of a Japanese prince. It is believed to be the first ever novel.
what is Bushido? what are some ways a samurai would lose honor
Bushido is a strict code that samurai lived by. It means way of the warrior. It demanded that a samurai should be loyal to his master, brave and honorable if a samurai lost, but was still alive at the end of the fight they would have to kill themselves.
Who were the Daimyo?
The Daimyo were landowners who controlled land and had samurai to protect them
what is a figurehead? How does it relate to Japan?
A finger head is someone who has no power, but is the main face of the country. this relates to Japan because when the Shogun took over, they were the real ones in charge, but they had the emperor as the figurehead
what is Zen Buddhism? Why did many samurai practice it?
zen Buddhism focuses on meditation and peace many samurai practices so that they can stay calm and focused
what was the samurai main duty? How were they paid when they completed their duty?
The samurai were trained professional warriors to defend landowner‘s property. They were paid in land and food.
During the heian period who wrote the most of great work of literature
Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote most of the great works. her most famous one was the tale of Genji the first novel
describe cultural diffusion and how it impact the Korean society
Korea has been influenced by Japan and China. They brought food, language, and religion. Korea picked up on china’s writing systems, and religion. That religion was buddhism, and this became one of the main religions in Korea. Various art forms and literature were brought over as well. Being so close to Japan and china may have influences trade, how It worked, and what was traded.
Describe the feudal system of japan
at the time the rule of Japan was the shogun who actually had the power. The emperor was just a figurehead a figure how to someone who isn’t actually in charge, but the face of the empire. There were the daimyo, or rich landowners who had samurai. samurai were professionally warrior who would protect the land no matter what.
Describe the result of Koreas geographic location and itc connection to asia
Korea is located on a peninsula east Asia is close to two other powerful countries, Japan, and China. Being so close to these has let them be influenced by different kinds of ideas and trade
