Japanese Culture Flashcard

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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?

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A Japanese belief about nature and spirits

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Who were the samurai?

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Brave 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 rich landowner in Japan

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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 the 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 tea ceremony?

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A special way to make and drink tea.

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What is Noh Theatre?

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A special play with music, dance, and masks