A person who rules for an emperor who is too sick or too young to govern.

This group tried to invade Japan twice, but failed.

"Divine winds" in Japanese

They studied Buddhism and wrote poetry in their palace at Heian-kyo

A powerful military commander of all forces in feudal Japan.

Label A: Puppet figure or figurehead who is a leader in name only and actually has little power.

Label B: This military leader has the most power!

Label C: These warriors have to follow a strict code of bushido and show loyalty to their master!

Label D: In feudal Japan, they were not respected because they did not produce food or make products.

Who was actually in charge of Japan?

Military warlords or nobles who receive land from the shogun and lived in castles surrounded by moats!

Which group of farmers were valued because they made food for the people?

Which group was looked down on since they did not make anything for the people?

They made tools and weapons like a samurai's sword!

The emperor was at the top of the social pyramid but he did NOT have much political power

In a warrior society, Japanese women had many freedoms and rights.

In feudal Europe and Japan, the bond of loyalty between a lord and vassal is known as _____.