Japanese History Flashcards
Shinto
A native Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods,” and focuses on worshiping nature and ancestor gods.
Etiquette
A code of correct behavior and appearance.
Feudalism
A social and economic system in witch peasant farmers worked land for land owners (daimyo)
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
Territorial lords who protected those loyal to them with a private army of samurai.
Kabuki
In which actors in elaborate costumes using music, dance, and mime, performed skits about urban life.
Haiku
A type of poetry that does not express ideas but presents images.
Shogun
It 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.
