medieval japan

What were Japanese shoguns

(choose all that apply)

• Military leaders and commanders

• lowest class

• Had Daimyo report to them

• served the merchant

what were the Daimyo

• feudal warlords

• Large private land owners

• leaders

• reported to shoguns

what is animism

what is a samurai

• Japanese word Bushi

• protect Daimyo

• less than 10% of people

• strong, loyal, and brave warriors

• leaders of Japan

What is Zen Buddhism

• belief in peace and honesty and buddha

• wants happiness and good health

  Focused on reflection, meditation, and intuition

• wants well being for themselves and those around them

  and loves buddha

• belief of all things have spirits

What is the Tale of Genji

• First full story book

• about Genji's romantic life

• written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu

• written by Lord Misiki Humblu

What do Traditional Buddhists believe in?

• Belief in well being and worships Buddha

• focused on happiness and health

• animism

• hates Buddha

Japan had been influenced by China to have the same...

• rice farming, writing, religion,

  government, architecture, clothing, Arts

  and eating habits

• painting, producing, travel, housing

• schooling, eating, government, safety, producing