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Japan
Stack #177041 - Ancient Japan
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Fujiwara | Brought feudalism; ruled Japan for 200 years |
| Minimoto Yoritomo | First to take the title "Shogun" - greatest warrior |
| Tenno | First and only dynasty in Japan |
| Tokugawa Ieyasu | Created first shogunate, moved capitol to Edo |
| Toyotomi Hideyoshi | General who unified Japan |
| Tokyo | Capitol of Japan |
| Kyoto | Capitol during feudal times and civil war |
| Edo | Original name for Tokyo |
| Ring of Fire | Volcanoes and earthquakes around the Pacific |
| Sengoku Period | Time of civil war and social breakdown of Japan; Daimyos to control the land |
| Archipelago | Chain of islands (Japan) |
| Homogeneous | Common (one) ethnic group |
| Emporer | Figurehead |
| Shogun | Greatest warrior; held all power |
| Daimyo | Great samurai |
| Samurai | Noble and skilled warrior |
| Commoners | Peasants, artisians, merchants and foot soldiers |
| Loyalty | Held feudal class systems together |