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50 Cards in this Set
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Isolation |
To seclude; to follow a policy of having no relationships with other nations |
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Adaptation |
The changing of attitudes and behaviors to suit a new situation |
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Modernize |
To adopt new ideas and technologies that are considered of the current time or times not long past |
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Emperor |
The hereditary ruler of Japan |
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Daimyo |
A feudal lord of a region in Japan |
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Shogun |
The leader of the military in Japan |
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Koku |
A Japanese measurement equal to approximately |
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Bakufu |
A centralized military government , headed by the shogun |
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Edict |
Legal order;a command to the public by an authority |
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Han |
The local government in each domain (province) ruled by a daimyo |
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Samurai |
Men who were hereditary warriors, some samurai were daimyo |
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Entourage |
A group of attendants or other people who accompany someone, usually someone important |
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Metropolis |
A large important city of a country or region |
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Edo |
Edo was a large city and government centre |
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Kyoto |
Kyoto was the capitalof Japan before the central government moved to Edo |
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Osaka |
Osaka developed around a very protected harbour. Ships from China and the Ryukyu Islands, southwest of Japan. It was known as the " kitchen of Japan". |
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Popular culture |
The cultural activities that appeal to the tastes of the general public |
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Opulent |
Luxurious or lavish |
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Geisha |
Some women were employed in the entertainment business and trained as Geishas |
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Aesthetics |
A sense of what is beautiful |
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Consensus |
A decision reached through common agreement |
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Compromise |
A settlement through mutual concession |
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Czar |
Russian monarch |
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Crisis |
A situation of great need or danger |
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Assimilate |
To be absorbed into a larger group, often by giving up aspects of identity. |
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Monopoly |
The exclusive possession or control |
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Commodore Perry |
Father of the steam navy |
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Invioble |
Not to be violated or injured |
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Regalia |
Distinctive, elaborate or emblematic clothing or decorations |
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Coup |
The sudden violent overthrow of government |
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Charter oath |
Outlined the goals of the new regime |
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Representitive Government |
A government in which decisions are made by elected representitives |
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Democracy |
A form of government in which the citizens have the power excercised by them directly or their elected representatives |
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Industrialized |
Having large industries as an important feature in a country or an economic system |
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Iwakura Mission |
A mission to find out facts about other countries |
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Constitutional Government |
A government in which operation is controlled by a set of rules |
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Prefecture |
An administrative district in Japan, somewhat like a large country |
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Nationalistic |
Patriotic, sometimes to the extreme. |
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Liberal |
Favoring a relaxing of social traditions; favouring personal freedom |
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Human Rights |
The basic rights believed to belong to any person |
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Conservative |
Averse to rapid change; Favouring the status quo |
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Dajokan |
The Japanese government structure implemented during the meiji period |
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Domestic Products |
The goods produced within a country |
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Import Tariff |
The taxes on goods coming into a country |
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National Income |
The money recieved for all services, goods and products produced by a country |
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Gunboat Diplomacy |
Political negotiation supported by the threat of military force |
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Filial |
Showing proper respect |
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Edo Period |
The time of isolation for Japan |
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Meiji Period |
The time when Japan was improving its systems |
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Seppuku |
Ritual suicide by disembowlment by a sword |
