Japanese History Flashcards
1
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Shinto
A
Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods”
2
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etiquette
A
code of correct behavior and appearance
3
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feudalism
A
social and economic system and which peasant farmers worked land for a landowner
4
Q
samurai
A
loyal worriers who lived according to a demanding code or behavior called Bushido
5
Q
Bushido
A
a samurai was supposed to show reckless courage
6
Q
daimyo
A
Territorial lords who protected those loyal to them with a private army of samurai
7
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kabuki
A
people in costumes dance and mime with music
8
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haiku
A
poetry that does not express ideas but presents images
