Minamoto Yoritomo Founded the Kamakura Shogunate:

FeudalismFeudalism Japan: A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, the holding of land, and military service. Japan: Shogun Daimyo Samurai Peasant Land - Shoen Protection Loyalty Food

Code of Bushido * Fidelity * Politeness * Virility * Simplicity * Fidelity * Politeness * Virility * Simplicity

Full Samurai Attire

Samurai Sword

FeudalismFeudalism A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, the holding of land, and military service. Europe: King Lord Knight Peasant Land - Fief Protection Loyalty Food

Code of Chivalry * * Justice * Loyalty * Defense * Courage * Faith * Humility * Nobility * * Justice * Loyalty * Defense * Courage * Faith * Humility * Nobility

European knight Samurai Warrior vs. Medieval Warriors

Knight ’ s Armor Samurai Armor vs. Medieval Warriors

Zen Buddhism a A Japanese variation of the Mahayana form of Buddhism, which came from India through China. a It reinforced the Bushido values of mental and self-discipline.

Mongol “Invasions ” of Japan 4,400 ships and 140,000 men, but kamikaze winds stopped them.

Osaka Castle

Main Gate of Hiroshima Castle

Caernorfon Castle, Wales

Warwick Castle, England

Feudal Japan- Differences Bushido code- acceptance of death Stoic personality. Code was strict Interests in arts and learning Religion was a way to understand the world around you Women should have a samurai attitude

Feudal Europe Code of Chivalry- many knights broke the code Survival-death as glory was only during the crusades Women were seen as fragile and put on a pedestal Less focus on the arts and learning

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