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Japan 2018
Feudal Japan Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shinto | The traditional religion in Japan |
| Feudalism | System of governing in medieval times, exchanging land for loyalty. |
| Archipelago | A chain of islands |
| Clan | An extended family |
| Regent | A person who rules a county for someone who is unable to rule alone. |
| Samurai | A trained professional warrior in feudal Japan |
| Daimyo | Large landowners in feudal Japan |
| Shogun | A general who ruled Japan in the emperor's name. |
| Bushido | A code of honor followed by the samurai in Japan. |