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World History Ch 7
Early Japan: Identity Crisis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Meiji Period | A Japanese era which extended from September 1868 through July 1912. |
| Sakoku | Foreign relations policy that forbid outsiders from entering Japan. |
| Daimyo | Japanese feudal lord. |
| Commodore Matthew Perry | The American who opened trade to China. |
| Tokugawa Period | Important period of Japanese history where Japan was ruled by shoguns. |
| Tertiary Leaders | Leaders who are important, but not at the center of the action. |
| Bakufu | Shogun commander. |
| Japanese Feudalism | Japanese hierarchical government based on patronage. |
| Shoguns | Japanese leader. |
| Guilds | Professional organizations. |