Medieval Japan - Impacts of Nara and Heian Flashcards
When did the Nara period start and end?
710 - 794 CE
When did the Heian period start and end?
794 - 1156 CE
What were the 4 things introduced by the Medival Japan from the Heian and Nara periods?
- A centralized government
- Buddhism
- Taiho code
- New capitals
What is a centralized government? (2)
- Where a central group or small group of individuals rule
- Power is at the top
What is the Taiho Code? (2)
- Administrative and penal (punishment) code
- Helped establish the central government
What would new capitals do for Medival Japan?
Better supplies and communication
When was the Genpei war?
1180 - 1185 CE
What was the Genpai war? (2)
- Civil war between Taira and Minamoto clans during the Heian period
- Led to Kamukara shogunate
When was Japan ruled by an emperor?
From the 6th century to the 12th century Japan was ruled by an emperor
What is an emperor?
Emperor = head of state (like a monarch, king, etc)
Who did the emperor rely on to maintain his power?
The emperor maintained his power during the Heian period with support from the daimyo
What is a daimyo?
the lords or nobles who were sent out to manage provinces
What are Bushi?
warriors
What are Samurais?
people owing services
How did a daimyo become rich?
They became rich from crops grown on their estates and the taxes they collected
