a Japanese novel and Heian masterpiece written by Murasaki Shikibu; considered one of the great works of world literature
Tale of Genji
A local lord in Japan in the era of the samurai
Daimyo
styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern-day judo and karate, that began mostly in Asia
martial arts
a form of Buddhism that stresses self-reliance and achieving enlightenment through meditation
Zen Buddhism
the return of a past state, situation, or ruler
restoration
T/F Government in ancient Japan was ruled by one powerful emperor
False! Power was divided among clans, called uji
the head of the military government of Japan in the era of the samurai
shogun
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.
Also known as Kami-no-michi, it is the traditional religion of Japan.
Shinto
T/F Ancient Japan was an industrial society
False! It was an agricultural society.
a period in a nation's past during which its culture and society attained the height of achievement
Golden Age
Family life in ancient Japan centered around the mother.
true!
What the capital of the world?
There is no capital of the world!. But if there was, it should probably be Shanghai, China because it's the largest city at over 20 million
a spiritual discipline that involves deep relaxation and clearing the mind of distracting thoughts
meditation
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
What's Mr. Mitchell's favorite show on cartoon network?
Adventure Time
List three ways by which knowledge of mainland culture came to Japan
1. from Japanese who traveled to China
2. through gifts sent from the mainland to Japan
3. from Korean workers who settled in Japan
Name three staff members at Winship that aren't teachers.
...
T/F Rice was Japan's main crop
True!
a tower-shaped structure with several stories and upturned, tiled roofs
pagoda
the cultural flowering in Japan that took place between the late 8th and the late 12th centuries
The Heian period
Name one player on the Utah Jazz (the best team in the NBA)
Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles, etc...
a samurai code that called on warriors to be honest, fair, and fearless
Bushido
a male member of a ruler's court
courtier
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