Japanese history Flashcards
Shinto
Which is a native Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods,” and focuses on worshiping nature and ancestor god
ettiquette
A code of correct behavior and appearance, was also extremely important.
feudalism
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
samurai
Loyal warriors who lived according to a demanding code of behavior called Bushido.
Bushido
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
daimyo
It became territorial lords who protected those loyal to them with a private army of samurai.
kabuki
which actors in elaborate costumes using music, dance, and mime, performed skits about urban life.
haiku
is a type of poetry that does not express ideas but presents images.
shinto
is a native Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods,” and focuses on worshiping nature and ancestor gods.
shogun
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.