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Calcutt-Japan
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geographical isolation | a population divided or separated by physical barriers |
| cultural diffusion | the spread of cultural elements from one society to another |
| feudalism | an economic and political system that developed in the middle ages |
| Lord-Vassal system | a system of hierarchy where a king provides protection to his vassals in return for their loyalty |
| figurehead | a nominal leader without real power |
| daimyo | a Japanese local lord in the era of the samurai |
| samurai | a Japanese warrior |
| shogun | head of Japanese military government in the era of the samurai |
| Bushido Code | a code of conduct that governed the samurai's life |
| Shinto | a Japanese religion that combines the worship of ancestors with spirits called kami |
| Zen Buddhism | a Japanese form of Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition |
| pagoda | a tower shaped structure with several stories and roofs |
| calligraphy | decorative handwriting |
| origami | the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes or figures |
| haiku | a major form of Japanese verse (poetry) |
| archipelago | a sea or stretch of water containing many islands |
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