Korea & japan Flashcards
The way something is set-up or
organized.
Structure
The traditional religion of Japan.
Shinto
Sports that involve combat and
self defense.
Martial Arts
A belief in spirits that are outside
of the body.
Animism
A Japanese noble, and writer. She
is known for writing The Tale of
Genji, the worlds first known
novel.
Lady Murasaki Shikibu
A trained professional warrior in
feudal Japan.
Samurai
A general who ruled Japan in the
emperor’s name.
Shogun
The code of honor followed by the
samurai in Japan.
Bushido
Ideas that people hold dear and try
to live by.
Values
A person who appears to rule,
even though the real power rests
with someone else.
Figurehead
Large landowners of feudal Japan.
Daimyo
A person who rules a country for
someone who is unable to rule
alone.
Regent
A group of nobles who live near
and serve or advise a ruler.
Court
A belief in gods, demons, and
spirits.
Shamanism
An extended family.
Clans
