Flashcard on Japanese Culture

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What is an island?

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A piece of land surrounded by water

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What is Shinto?

Back

A belief about nature and spirits

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Who were the samurai?

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Fighters who protected people

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What is Bushido?

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The rules samurai followed

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What is a daimyo?

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A leader of samurai

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Who was the shogun?

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The leader of the samurai and army

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What does an emperor do?

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Is an important person, but doesn’t make rules

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What is Zen Buddhism?

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A way to stay calm and peaceful

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What is a haiku?

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A tiny Japanese poem

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What is a katana?

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A samurai’s long sword