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16 Cards in this Set
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Who in Japan would have been most upset by Emperor Tenmu and Empress Jito's reforms? |
the local clan leaders |
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Which country influenced Japanese government starting in the 600s? |
china |
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What religion came to Japan from China by way of India and Korea? |
buddhism |
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Whose written language did the Japanese adapt to form their own? |
chinese |
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How did Japanese sculptures of the Buddah typically differ from Chinese sculptures of him? |
China preferred to use wood. |
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What were Japan's Buddhist shrines called? |
pagodas |
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The word samurai means "those who serve." Whom did Japan's samurai serve? |
daimyo (lords) |
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You learned that the samurai valued courage. Which objects could provide evidence of this? |
swords/armor |
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If you were a woman samurai, WHY might it be better to live in the 12th-century Japan than 17th-century Japan? |
In 12th-century Japan they were more respected, but in 17th-century Japan they were not respected as much. |
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What happened at the end of samurai battles? |
They cut the heads off the the opponents whilst killing them. |
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The samurai code emphasized......... |
self honor. |
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Explain the status of samurai women in the 12th century. Explain their status in the 17th century. |
12th:respected/equal 17th:lowered/men where head of household |
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What was the main purpose of the tea ceremony? |
to form friendships with other clans/political alliances |
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How did the samurai influence modern Japan? |
swordsmanship/kawa kazes |
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List the five stages that would occur in a samurai battle. |
1.time and place of combat 2.shout out names 3.shout ancestors 4.shout heroic deeds 5.shout reasons for fighting |
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Name some things that a samurai might have on him durring battle. |
Helmet;Mask;Sword;Chest Plate:Shin Guard;Under Armor;Sword |
