Japanese History

Front

What type of landform is Japan?

Back

Archipelago

Front

What is the religion of the early Japanese characterized by a belief in animism (that ALL things in nature have a spirit)?

Back

Shinto

Front

Who was at the top of the SOCIAL hierarchy in Japan?

Back

The Emperor

Front

What prince created a constitution for Japan that was based on Confucian principles?

Back

Shotoku

Front

Who were the Japanese warriors who fought on behalf of their masters and their lords?

Back

Samurai

Front

After the victory of the Minamoto, the emperor named their leader ________ and he became a military dictator of ALL Japan.

Back

Shogun

Front

What is Bushido?

Back

A strict code of honor, loyalty, and bravery that the Samurai lived by

Front

What was unique about the samurai Tomoe, who was described as "a match for a thousand warriors and fit to meet either god or devil"?

Back

Tomoe was a woman.

Front

Which of following is NOT an idea from Bushido?
You must be loyal to your master,
You must be honorable and brave,
You must try to gain as much power as possible and rule others,
You must not be concerned with riches

Back

You must try to gain as much power as possible and rule others

Front

Who were the local military lords that ruled SMALL territories in Japan?

Back

Daimyo