Japanese History Flashcards

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Before 800 C.E, the Japanese government eliminated taxes for farmers and raised them on nobles in the outlying provinces.

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False

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Before 800 CE the Japanese capital was moved from Nara to Heian-Kyo.

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True

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The word samurai means “to serve,” and bushido means “the way of the warrior.”

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True

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Although Yoritomo was made shogun in 1192, it was the emperor who actually ran Japan’s government for the next seven centuries.

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False

Front

Noh is a form of Japanese poetry made up of 3 lines and 17 syllables.

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False

Front

What did the Japanese emperor do in 1192 to prevent the Minamoto family from taking the throne?

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Gave him the title of Shogun.

Front

Followers of Zen Buddhism discipline their bodies through?

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Martial arts

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The art and architecture of Japan show the Japanese love of?

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Simplicity and nature

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Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote this book about a Japanese prince.

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The tale of Genji

Front

Japan’s wealth came from its farmers and artisans, and increased?

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Trade and markets