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When was the last time that the emperor held power in japan
11th century
the emperor’s power was usurped in the 11th century by nobility classes. What were they?
Shoguns, Diamyo, and Samurai
What are shoguns
Warlords, commanding private armies.
Diamyo
An administrative leader in the countryside, responsible for collecting revenue.
Samurai
Warrior class, served according to the code of bushido.
How did Japan’s physical isolation play a role in the development of its culture
-limited cultural influences to protect the country from foreign conquest.
What was Japan’s significant external threat
Kublai Kahn’s attempt to conquer them
What stops the Mongol army (led by Kublai Kahn) from conquering Japan?
Typhoon
What island did the Mongol army land on when they entered japan, and when?
Kyushu, 1274
What was the result of the 2 typhoons that forced Kublai Kahn to retreat, that became an integral part of japanese identity.
Japan thinks they are divinely protected.
Who were in power from 1600-1868
Tokugawa’s
Who put Japan under self-imposed isolation, limiting foreign influence
Tokugawa
How did the Tokugawas attempt to eliminate foreign influence
-Persecuted christians
-The only Europeans allowed to trade with Japan were the Dutch, who were only allowed 2 ships per year.
What were the stipulations for the Dutch’s trading with Japan
They weren’t allowed to travel outside of the harbor at Nagasaki, and weren’t allowed to interact with the Japanese.
Which US Naval Officer sent a squadron to sail into Tokyo Harbor uninvited, thus demanding that Japan open her ports to foreign ships.
Commodore Perry
When did the Emperor regain power in Japan under Meiji restoration
1868
What change did the emperor regaining power bring/
A strong centralized government, and encouraged contact with the outside world.
When did japan flex their military muscle against China, and what did they receive as a prize of war?
1894-95; taiwan
What battle did Japan establish its status as a world class power
The battle of Tsushima Strait in 1905
When does Japan Annex Korea?
1910
What was the empire that Japan attempted to set up
The Greater East Asian and Co-Prosperity sphere.
What are the 3 holy cities in Islam?
Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem
Why is Jerusalem significant for muslims?
Before Mohammed’s death, Muslims prayed facing the city. It was from Jerusalem that Muslims believe Mohammed Ascended to heaven.
What is the meaning of “muslim”
One who submits
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam
-Profession of faith
-Daily prayer
-Giving of alms
-Ramadan
-Haj
What is the Hajj
The trip that Muslims take to mecca at least once in their lifetimes.
What is the Giving of Alms
The donation of a fixed amount of property to charity
How many daughters did Mohammed have?
4
Who were the 2 leading candidates to fill the position of Caliph (leader of the faithful)
Ali, and Abu Bekr
Who was Abu Bekr?
Sunni. Mohammed’s scribe and best friend, also father in law.
Who was Ali?
Shiite. Mohammed’s closest male relative by blood. He married one of Mohammed’s daughters, so he was also related by marriage.
What % of Muslims are sunni
80%
What % of muslims are shiite
15%
What is one of the few countries/regions that are majority shiite?
Iran
Who is viewed as the main exporter of Islamic fundamentalism
Iran
