Japan flashcards
Buddhism
Buddhism is both a religion and a philosophy that human life involves suffering
Shintoism
traditional befliefs, rituals, and religion of indigenous Japan. It has no traditional texts or founder.
Confucianism
philosophy focusing on ethics and education, stressing love for humanity, respect for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.
Bushido
the code and honor and morals developed by the Japan samurai.
Archipelago
a group or a chain of islands
strait
a narrow passage of water connecting two large areas of water.
province
a political division within a country; it has its own government, similar to a state.
Japan’s Gold Age
influenced by China, recognized the emperor as Japan’s supreme political authority.
Samurai
Herditary, military mobility and officer caste of mediviel and early-modern Japan
Shoguns
hereditary military leaders and the highest-ranking samurai that eventually ruled Japan as dictators.
Daimyos
Landowners/Lords of feudal Japan who commanded a private army of samurai.
Feudalism
Social and econmic system based on a strict hierarchy
