Medieval Japan Vocabulary Study Guide

Class of warriors in feudal Japan who pledged loyalty to a noble in return for land.

• Warrior Code
• Samurai
• Shintoism
• Tale of Genji

the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire

• Characters
• Confucianism
• Military
• Buddhism

A system of hierarchy where a king provides protection to his vassals in return for their loyalty

• Lord-Vassal System
• Shogun
• Daimyo
• Buddhism

A code of conduct that defines what warriors can and cannot do if they wish to continue to be regarded as warriors

• Shogun
• Characters
• Warrior Code
• Tale of Genji

Religion located in Japan and related to Buddhism

• Shintoism
• Daimyo
• Confucianism
• Military

A Japanese feudal lord who commanded a private army of samurai

• Confucianism
• Lord-Vassal System
• Samurai
• Daimyo

A general who ruled Japan in the emperor's name

• Warrior Code
• Buddhism
• Shogun
• Samurai

story of a Prince and his lovers, written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu at end of 11th century and was the world's first full novel

• Tale of Genji
• Characters
• Shintoism
• Lord-Vassal System

special skills may be developed through educational programs in the armed services.

• Buddhism
• Shogun
• Daimyo
• Military

A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius

• Confucianism
• Lord-Vassal System
• Buddhism
• Shogun