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27 Cards in this Set
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Geographic location |
The location on Earth of a person place or thing |
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Archipelago |
A chain of many islands |
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Tsunami |
A series of waves |
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Geyser |
A boiling hot spring that should Steam and water into the air at intervals |
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Shinto |
A set of spiritual practices based on ancient Japanese traditions |
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Creed |
A formal statement of religious beliefs |
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Scriptures |
Sacred writings |
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Territorial rights |
Rights to land |
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Thresh |
To beat the grain out of its husk |
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Samurai |
Warriors who worked for powerful Lords |
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Sunline |
The concept that the Japanese emperor is directly related to the sun goddess, Amaterasu |
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Cultural sharing |
Exchange of ideas customs and knowledge between different civilizations of societies |
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Kanji |
Japanese characters based off Chinese |
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Kana |
Characters that represent the sounds of Japanese language |
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Shogun |
Military ruler of Japan during the feudal period |
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Revere |
Admire and honor |
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Shogunate |
A period to rule by a Shogun |
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Daimyo |
A great feudal lord of Japan |
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Rank |
Position in society |
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Defer |
To submit to another's wishes |
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Prostration |
Lying on the ground with face downward to indicate humility |
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Social mobility |
The movement of people's position in society |
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Extort |
To acquire money by means of threats |
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Zen Buddhism |
A variety of Buddhism that emphasize the meditation and contemplation of the self |
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Tranquility |
Peacefulness |
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Reunify |
To reunite |
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Ethical code |
Rules about right and wrong behaviors |
