Japan Flashcards
Shinto
Japanese ReligionConnection to natureKami
Buddhism
Came to Japan from ChinaBlended with Shinto
Archipelago
Chain of Islands
Four Main Islands of Japan
Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu, and Hakkaido
Feudalism
Exchange of land for military service
Emperor
No real powerJust a figure head
Shogun
Holds the powerMilitary dictatorcontrols judges, taxes, armies, roads
Daimyo
"land owner"maintains peace and order
Samurai
Warriors
Bushido
Code of Conduct for samurai
Sepukku
Ritual SuicidePerformed by Samurai to regain honor
The Seventeen Article Constitution
The Chronicles of Japan; established by Prince Shotku as a framework for government w/focus on obedience