Japanese History

Question 1

native religion on Japan

Answer 1

shinto

Question 2

a prescribed or accepted code of usage in matters of ceremony, as at a court or in official or other formal observances.

Answer 2

etiquette

Question 3

principles and practices.

Answer 3

feudalism

Question 4

a member of the hereditary warrior class in feudal Japan.

Answer 4

samurai

Question 5

the code of the samurai, stressing unquestioning loyalty and obedience and valuing honor above life.

Answer 5

Bushido

Question 6

one of the great feudal lords who were vassals of the shogun.

Answer 6

daimyo

Question 7

popular drama of Japan, developed chiefly in the 17th century, characterized by elaborate costuming, rhythmic dialogue, stylized acting, music, and dancing, and the performance of both male and female roles by male actors.

Answer 7

kabuki

Question 8

a major form of Japanese verse, written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, and employing highly evocative allusions and comparisons, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons.

Answer 8

haiku