social chapter 12+13 Flashcards
what is amaterasu
A daughter who hid and went into a cave and when she did this, the world was filled with darkness. the gods then tricked her into coming out and when this happened the world was restored with light
nature of japan (cherry blossoms)
They symbolize new beginnings, beauty and the shortness of beauty and life
ainu
they are japans indigenous people. they regard things like fire, water, wind, thunder, animals, and plants as gods who visit the earthly world.
explain the dark side of nature in japan
there is a violent side to nature in japan. a couple of times there have been disasters coming there way that completely missed them. therefore they feel protected by gods. the Japanese people have also become stoic in the sense that they have adapted and adjusted to all of the disasters.
japan as a self sufficient country
farmers and fishers provided food to feed the people. wood and fuel came from the forests, silkworms and cotton had material for clothing. artisians made use of metals. they have arable land for farming (longer growing season
rice (importance)
main food in japan. requires a lot of time and person power. was japans money system (read about)
key aspects of shinto
ancient religion of japan, love of nature is a important aspect.
describe kami in shinto
shinto is based on the belief that sacred spirits called kami take the form of objects in nature (mountains, trees). humans became kami when they die and are honored by family
what is matsuri
festivals held every spring and fall to please the kami of each japanese clan and village
what is a homogeneous society
consists of people who have the same values and beliefs
assimilation of the ainu
japan began a program of assimilation for ainu. they were forbidden to speak their language or practice many of their customs and were restricted to living in areas the government provided for them
what is hokkaido
northern island in japan, ainu lived there and japanese took over in a war. changed the name of the land to hokkaido
ways showgun keep power
they had alternatej attendance and make the daimyo pay for projects and had secrect police and owned land and social controls and kept their society homoogeneous
confucius (beliefs, filial piety, conformity, pg296)
The teachings of Confucianism played an important
role in the Japanese acceptance of class distinctions as
it taught that everyone had a proper place in society.
If everyone accepted their duties and obligations then
there would be peace and order. Schools taught Confucian ideals of duty and faithfulness and devotion of children to parents.
roles in order in society
emperor, shogun, daimyo, samerai, peasants, farmers, artisans, merchants
