Medieval Japan Definitions Flashcards
1
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Bakufu
A
Government ruled by a Shogun
2
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Shogun
A
Japanese military leader of government from 1185 to 1868
3
Q
Shinto
A
‘Way of the gods’
4
Q
Ainu
A
Earliest Japanese people
5
Q
Samurai
A
Japanese soldier loyal to the shogun
6
Q
Kami
A
Guardian gods and spirits
7
Q
Shoen
A
Large tracts of land granted by the Emperor that were tax free and out of his control
8
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Bushido
A
Way of the warrior/warrior code for Samurai
9
Q
Seppuku
A
Ritual suicide
10
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Daimyo
A
Territorial warlord
