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Japan
History
Term | Definition |
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Clans | Or extended families |
Shinto | the traditional religion of Japan |
Regent | is a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule |
Court | A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler |
Lady Myrasaki Shikibu | One of the greatest writers |
Zen | Popular new form of Buddhism |
Daimyo | Japans large landowners |
Samurai | Or trained professional warriors |
Shogun | A general who ruled Japan in the emperors name |
Figurehead | A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else |
Bushido | The Samurai code of rules |
Prince Shotoku | Served as regent |