Japanese History Terms

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

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

Governers or landowners

Question 7

Kabuki

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Haiku

Answer 8

Type of poetry that does not express ideas but presents images