a spiritual discipline that involves deep relaxation and clearing the mind of distracting thoughts
meditation
5
Also known as Kami-no-michi, it is the traditional religion of Japan.
Shinto
5
a tower-shaped structure with several stories and upturned, tiled roofs
pagoda
5
the cultural flowering in Japan that took place between the late 8th and the late 12th centuries
The Heian period
5
a male member of a ruler's court
courtier
5
a period in a nation's past during which its culture and society attained the height of achievement
Golden Age
5
a Japanese novel and Heian masterpiece written by Murasaki Shikibu; considered one of the great works of world literature
Tale of Genji
5
the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai
shogun
10
a member of a powerful warrior class in Japan
samurai
5
a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation
Zen Buddhism
10
A local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
Daimyo
15
a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
Bushido
5
styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern-day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
martial arts
10
the return of a past state, situation, or ruler
restoration
10
Under his leadership, japan borrowed heavily from China. Besides China's government style, japan also borrowed their social structure, philosophy, calendar, and religions.
Prince Shotoku
15
Describe Japan’s government BEFORE it was influenced by
countries on the Asian mainland
Before it was influenced by countries on the mainland, Japan’s
government was ruled by an emperor who had loose control over clans called uji.
