Unit 9 Ch 15 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Shinto | the traditional religion of Japan |
kami | the nature spirits of the Shinto religion |
Prince Shotoku | a regent of Japan from 593 to 621 who was influential in bringing Chinese ideas to Japan |
regent | a person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone |
Lady Murasaki Shikibu | one of the greatest Japanese writers; wrote The Tale of Genji |
The Tale of Genji | Japanese story that many consider to be the world's first full-length novel |
Noh | a type of Japanese play that combines music, speaking, and dance |
Heian | center of Japanese culture and learning from 794 to 1185, now called Kyoto |
daimyo | large landowners of Japan's feudal society |
samurai | professional warriors of Japan's feudal society |
shogun | a powerful military leader who ruled feudal Japan in the emperor's name |
figurehead | a person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else |
Bushido | the samurai code of honor |
Zen | a form of Buddhism popular in Japan in which people practice self-discipline and meditation |
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