Japanese History

Question 1

Shinto

Answer 1

A native Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods,” and focuses on worshiping nature and ancestor gods.

Question 2

etiquette

Answer 2

A code of correct behavior and appearance, was also extremely important.

Question 3

Feudalism

Answer 3

A social and economic system in which peasant farmers worked land for a landowner (daimyo), and by paying a price and giving their loyalty, they were protected by the owner’s samurai.

Question 4

samurai

Answer 4

loyal warriors who lived according to a demanding code of behavior called bushido.

Question 5

bushido

Answer 5

the “way of the warrior” a samurai was expected to show reckless courage, reverence for the gods, fairness, and generosity toward those weaker than himself.

Question 6

daimyo

Answer 6

Territorial lords who protected those loyal to them with a private army of samurai. Under this system, security came from the daimyo.

Question 7

kabuki

Answer 7

Dramas in which actors in elaborate costumes using music, dance, and mime, performed skits about urban life.

Question 8

haikus

Answer 8

a type of poetry that does not express ideas but presents images.