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11 Cards in this Set
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Physical Characteristics of Japan:
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mostly mountainous
15% suitable for farming, constant danger from earthquakes, tidal waves and typhoons seas around Japan shielded from unwanted influences |
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"The way of the Gods" religion:
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Shinto
-animistic and polytheistic |
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Zen religions
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mixture of buddhist and shinto by a Buddhist monk
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Who introduced Buddhism?
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Prince Shotoku
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During the Heian Period: who ruled?
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Fujiwara Family
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Advances of Heian Period:
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chinese writings were introduced
Zen formed Cultural diffusion from China came Code of Law was created Women enjoyed a high position in the upper class working society |
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Feudal Pyramid:
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EMPEROR
- - SHOGUN - - DAIMYO - - SAMURAI |
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Order and Unity under the Tokugawas:
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Centralized feudalism
Artistic Traditions begin |
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What was the first novel and who was it written by?
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Tale of the Genji - Lady Muraski
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What is the Kabuki Theater?
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elaborate costumes, mime and dace told stories to townspeople
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Closed Country Policy
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borders were sealed, but Nagasaki stayed open for Dutch and Chinese
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