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Chapter 15 - Feudal Japan
Key Terms from Chapter 15 of World History Textbook
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History
7th Grade
05/21/2019

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Clans
Definition
Extended Family
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Shinto
Definition
The traditional religion of Japan
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Prince Shotoku
Definition
Brought Chinese ideas to Japan
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Regent
Definition
A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone
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Court
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A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler
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Lady Murasaki Shikibu
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Writer of The Tale of Genji
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Zen
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Popular new form of Buddhism
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Daimyo
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Japan's large landowners
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Samurai
Definition
Trained professional warriors
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Figurehead
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A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else
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Shogun
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A general who ruled Japan in the Emperor's name
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Tale of Genji
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A story about life in the courts of Japan
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