Emphasis on loyalty & duty, purity, and reverence for ancestors and the divine connection to the land and emperor.
What is Shu-Ha-Ri?
3 levels of mastery: follow the rules > understand & adapt > make it your own
How much power did the Emperor have in the feudal period of Japan
Very little - they were a figurehead
Why was a samurai's sword considered sacred?
It was seen as a physical extension of the warrior's soul, symbolizing their honor, integrity, and spiritual identity
Name 3 of the 7 core values of Bushido
Gi - Integrity; Yu - Courage; Jin - Compassion; Rei - Respect; Makoto - Honesty; Meiyo -Honour/Reputation; Chugi - Loyalty/Duty
In medieval Japan, without SAMURAI, the system would have collapsed because ….?
Samurai were essential for maintaining the social and political order, enforcing hierarchy and suppressing unrest
What was the name for a samurai who did not follow a master?
Ronin
In medieval Japan, without DAIMYO, the system would have collapsed because ….?
Daimyo essential for controlling land, collecting taxes, maintaining armies. Without them > power vacuum, regional fragmentation, internal conflict
What were the names of the 2 clans in the Genpei war?
Minamoto and Taira
What was the name of the Minamoto warrior who led them to victory in the Genpei War?
Tsunehito
Yoshitsune
Yamamoto
Yoshimoto
How did bushido values help maintain peace?
Loyalty created stability, Honour led to good behaviour, Rigid hierarchy kept people in their place, Discipline redirected warrior energy
Without FARMERS, the feudal system would have collapsed due to....?
Foundation of economy, provided rice (primary unit of exchange). Also paid taxes, which funded samurai class. Without farmers, military would disintegrate