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| Define the term Amaterasu. |
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| Japanese mythology; tells of a divine brother and sister; gave birth to Japanese islands and goddess Amaterasu |
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| explain the belief of the Shinto religion. |
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shinto: way of the gods
simple philosophy
beauty in kami |
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| warlord rulers of 300 small states following disruption of ashigaga |
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| How was Japan's economy similar to Medieval European economies? |
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| farmers were downgraded to serfs and things were taken over by daimyos |
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| Why was the Heian Court powerless to stop the power take over of the local daimyos? |
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| they were too involved in luxurious living and fortunes |
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| What were the Gempei Wars? |
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| war between Taira and Minamuto families in 1180 c.e.; destruction of Taira |
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| Name the first shogun in Japanese history. |
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| Explain how Japanese social/political structure was similar tot he social/political structure in Medieval Europe. |
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| Emperor- powerless; power to the shogun; Samurais had good stuff |
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| List the elements of Bushido |
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| way of the warrior; loyalty to one's lord; honor more important than wealth; death before dishonor |
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| Who started Zen Buddhism in Japan? |
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| List two reasons why Zen Buddhism was popular within the Samurai class. |
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physical/mental health
co-existed easily with unity and nature |
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| Who tried to invade japan in 1274 c.e.? |
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| ashikaga shogunit lost control of the country; civil wars |
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| Who brought Christianity to Japan? |
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| Francis Xavier; Jesuit monks |
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| List the elements of Tokugawa's "Close Country Edict of 1635 C.E." |
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| banned Christianity, forbid overseas trade, banned western books, confined foreigners to Nagasaki |
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| List three artistic developments during the Tokugawa Era. |
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bunraku- puppet theater
noh theater- musical dance
kabuki- all male cast |
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| Who was responsible for the creation of the Sui dynasty? |
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