Japanese history Flashcards

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Shinto

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Which is a native Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods,” and focuses on worshiping nature and ancestor god

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ettiquette

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

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feudalism

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is 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

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samurai

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Loyal warriors who lived according to a demanding code of behavior called Bushido.

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Bushido

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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

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daimyo

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It became territorial lords who protected those loyal to them with a private army of samurai.

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kabuki

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

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haiku

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

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shinto

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

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shogun

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The shogun was a military dictator that was able to gain power from the emperor and things like officials, judges, taxes, armies, and roads were all under his authority.

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