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Yamato Period: 300-Yamato Period: 300-710710
Yamato Period: 300-Yamato Period: 300-710710
“Great Kings” era“Great Kings” era
Began promoting the Began promoting the adoption of Chinese adoption of Chinese culture:culture:
Confucianism.Confucianism. Language (Language (kanjikanji characters).characters). Buddhist sects.Buddhist sects. Chinese art & architecture.Chinese art & architecture. Government structureGovernment structure
Began promoting the Began promoting the adoption of Chinese adoption of Chinese culture:culture:
Confucianism.Confucianism. Language (Language (kanjikanji characters).characters). Buddhist sects.Buddhist sects. Chinese art & architecture.Chinese art & architecture. Government structureGovernment structure
Prince Shotoku: Prince Shotoku: 573-621573-621Prince Shotoku: Prince Shotoku: 573-621573-621
Adopted Chineseculture, architecture and Confucianism.
Spreads Buddhism inJapan.
Created a new government structure or bureaucracy
Prince Shotoku adopted many of the Chinese ways except:
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25% 25%25%25%1. Religion such as
Buddhism
2. Government bureaucracy
3. Weapons and fighting styles
4. City design and architecture
Heian Period: Court LifeHeian Period: Court LifeHeian Period: Court LifeHeian Period: Court Life
1.1.Court Nobles called “people of Court Nobles called “people of the clouds” were disconnected the clouds” were disconnected with peasants lives.with peasants lives.
2.2.They led lives of luxury that They led lives of luxury that focused on fashion and creating focused on fashion and creating art. art.
3.3.They practiced Chinese writing & They practiced Chinese writing & artistic styles.artistic styles.
4.4.Court nobles were wealthy Court nobles were wealthy advisors of the ruler, but their advisors of the ruler, but their lack of connection with the lack of connection with the people of Japan led to rebellions people of Japan led to rebellions in the countryside and a military in the countryside and a military society would take over.society would take over.
1.1.Court Nobles called “people of Court Nobles called “people of the clouds” were disconnected the clouds” were disconnected with peasants lives.with peasants lives.
2.2.They led lives of luxury that They led lives of luxury that focused on fashion and creating focused on fashion and creating art. art.
3.3.They practiced Chinese writing & They practiced Chinese writing & artistic styles.artistic styles.
4.4.Court nobles were wealthy Court nobles were wealthy advisors of the ruler, but their advisors of the ruler, but their lack of connection with the lack of connection with the people of Japan led to rebellions people of Japan led to rebellions in the countryside and a military in the countryside and a military society would take over.society would take over.
How can Japanese royalty (the Heian court) be best described?
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25% 25%25%25%1. Luxurious
2. Beautiful art, literature, and music were created
3. Social status and appearance were important
4. All of the above
Heian Court DressHeian Court DressHeian Court DressHeian Court Dress
The Pillow BookThe Pillow Bookby Sei Shonagon (diary)by Sei Shonagon (diary)
The Pillow BookThe Pillow Bookby Sei Shonagon (diary)by Sei Shonagon (diary)
The Pillow BookThe Pillow Bookby Sei Shonagon (diary)by Sei Shonagon (diary)
The Pillow BookThe Pillow Bookby Sei Shonagon (diary)by Sei Shonagon (diary)
Tale of GenjiTale of Genji ( (first novel)first novel)Tale of GenjiTale of Genji ( (first novel)first novel)
Tale of GenjiTale of Genji Scroll Scroll(first novel)(first novel)
Tale of GenjiTale of Genji Scroll Scroll(first novel)(first novel)
Lady Murasaki ShikibuLady Murasaki ShikibuLady Murasaki ShikibuLady Murasaki Shikibu
She contributed much to the Japanese script known as kana, while men wrote with Chinese characters calledkanji.
She contributed much to the Japanese script known as kana, while men wrote with Chinese characters calledkanji.
What happened after the royal court in Heian became more focused on art and culture, then on running the
government of Japan?
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25% 25%25%25%1. Villages were ruled by clans.
2. Prince Shotoku ruled Japan and spread Chinese ideas.
3. Shoguns took control of Japan, creating a feudal/military society.
4. The Shinto religion began
Why was the Tale of Gengi influential?
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1. It was a non-fiction book about a samurai experience
2. A novel that depicts the lives customs and attitudes of the nobles
3. The first great religious guide to Buddhism
4. The first novel written by a Japanese man
FeudaFeudal l
SocietSocietyy
FeudaFeudal l
SocietSocietyy
The emperor The emperor reigned, but reigned, but
did not always did not always rule!rule!
Feudalism & Feudalism & PROTECTIONPROTECTIONFeudalism & Feudalism & PROTECTIONPROTECTIONA system of protection where large
landholders (lords) offer protection (samurais) to people (peasants) in return for their service to the land owner
Japan:Japan:
A system of protection where large landholders (lords) offer protection (samurais) to people (peasants) in return for their service to the land owner
Japan:Japan:
Shogun
Daimyo- Land Owner
Daimyo
Samurai Samurai Samurai
Peasant PeasantPeasantPeasant
Land - Shoen
Land - Shoen
Protection
Loyalty
Loyalty
Food
The main duty of a samurai warrior was to…
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25% 25%25%25%1. defend peasants from
bandits or thieves.
2. conquer distant lands for the Japanese emperor.
3. defend his daimyo and his daimyo’s property.
4. manage large tracts of land for the nobles in
Which list shows the order from most powerful to least powerful?
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25% 25%25%25%1. samurai, shogun,
daimyo, peasant
2. samurai, shogun, peasant, daimyo
3. shogun, samurai, daimyo, peasant
4. shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasant
What did samurai warriors typically receive in return for
their military services?
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1. money
2. noble titles
3. land
4. servants
Code of Code of BushidoBushidoCode of Code of BushidoBushido
* Fidelity
* Politeness
* Virility
* Simplicity
* Fidelity
* Politeness
* Virility
* Simplicity
Bushido, “the way of the warrior,” represents
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25% 25%25%25%1. the rules of daily behavior
followed by samurai.
2. the particular fighting style of the samurai.
3. the code of loyalty sworn to a daimyo.
4. the religious rituals performed by samurai.
Samurai warriors improved their discipline with flower arranging,
tea ceremonies, and
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1. musical instruments.
2. Zen Buddhist meditation.
3. fishing expeditions
4. intricate dances.
Which of the following is not a way the samurai tradition survives in
Japan?
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1. showing disloyalty to family
2. showing loyalty to companies and sports teams
3. practicing self-discipline and sacrifice
4. working hard
Seppuku: Seppuku: Ritual SuicideRitual Suicide
Seppuku: Seppuku: Ritual SuicideRitual Suicide
Kaishaku – his “seconds”
Kaishaku – his “seconds”
It is honorable to die in this way.
It is honorable to die in this way.
Full Samurai AttireFull Samurai AttireFull Samurai AttireFull Samurai Attire
Samurai SwordSamurai SwordSamurai SwordSamurai Sword
Early Mounted Early Mounted Samurai WarriorsSamurai WarriorsEarly Mounted Early Mounted
Samurai WarriorsSamurai Warriors
Underpinnings: Basic Steps in Self Defense
Underpinnings: Basic Steps in Self Defense
A COTTON BREECH CLOUTA COTTON BREECH CLOUT that extended up over the chest was the basic undergarment of a samurai’s costume
A SHORT SLEEVED KIMONOA SHORT SLEEVED KIMONO, or “armor robe,” was tied snugly at the waist with a special knot (lower right)
BILLOWING BILLOWING PANTALOONSPANTALOONS,,worn over the armor robe, fitted loosely in the legs to allow freedom of movement
STURDY STURDY SHINGUARDSSHINGUARDS of cloth or leather were reinforced with strips of iron to give protection from the front
Samurai ChargingSamurai ChargingSamurai ChargingSamurai Charging
Modern-Day “Samurai Modern-Day “Samurai Warriors”Warriors”
Modern-Day “Samurai Modern-Day “Samurai Warriors”Warriors”
European knightEuropean knight Samurai WarriorSamurai Warrior
vs.vs.
Medieval WarriorsMedieval Warriors
Knight’s ArmorKnight’s Armor Samurai ArmorSamurai Armor
vs.vs.
Medieval WarriorsMedieval Warriors
Zen BuddhismZen Buddhism
A Japanese variation of the Mahayana form of Buddhism, which came from India through China.
It reinforced the Bushido values of mental and self-discipline and meditation.
Zen Buddhists believed that ….
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25% 25%25%25%1. Self discipline and
regular meditation
2. Faith leads to wisdom
3. Chanting will lead to salvation and purify your soul
4. Reaching heaven is the goal of humanity
Osaka CastleOsaka Castle
Main Gate of Hiroshima Castle
Main Gate of Hiroshima Castle