Learning Intention:
I am learning about Feudal Japan.
Success Criteria:
I can describe the significance of Japan’s proximity to China and Korea and the intellectual, linguistic, religious, and philosophical influence of those countries on Japan.
I can describe the values, social customs, and traditions prescribed by the lord-vassal (feudal) system consisting of shogun, daimyo, and samurai and the lasting influence of the warrior code in the twentieth century.
I can trace the development of distinctive forms of Japanese Zen Buddhism.
I have analyzed the rise of a military society in the late twelfth century and the role of the samurai in that society.

What is an archipelago?

Japan is very close to Korea and China. In your opinion, how might being close to those two kingdoms effect Japan's culture? Give a possible example.

Starting around 710 CE emperors started to call themselves "Son of Heaven" gaining religious power but having little physical power.
Type in a quick example of someone you believe is an American aristocrat.

During Feudal Japan who had more power, the Emperor or the Shogun?
Whose job is it to physically defend the peasants?
If a Samurai was dishonored he would kill himself with his sword, called Seppuku.
Select the two religions of Japan.
Select two of the inventions of the Song Dynasty.
Select all countries below that are in Asia.