Japanese History Flashcards
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Shinto
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Native Japanese religion meaning “way of gods.”
2
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Etiquette
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A code or correct behavior and appearance, was also extremely important.
3
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Feudalism
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Social and economic system in witch a peasant worked land for a landowner.
4
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Samurai
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Loyal warrior who lived according to a demanding code of behavior called bushido.
5
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Bushido
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“way of warrior” a samurai was expected to show reckless courage, reverence for the gods, fairness, and generosity to these weaker toward himself.
6
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Daimyo
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became territorials lords who protected those loyal to him with a private army of samurai
