Feudal Japan
Geography Archipelago(Group of Islands) Off the Coast of Asia 4 Main Islands 2,456 Smaller Islands Slightly Smaller than California Very Mountainous (some volcanoes) ¾ of Land Only 11% of land can be farmed Few Natural Resources Fish & Rice
Culture Shinto 600s Painting & Sculpture Calligraphy “Way of the Gods” Traditional Religion People and Spirits Interact Painting & Sculpture Calligraphy Gardens & Flower Arrangement Clothing = Kimono Castles
Feudal Japan
Feudal System Bushido = Honor Code 1192: Emperor grants Title of Shogun Shogun – “commander of a force” Over military, Finances, & Laws True leaders of Japan Daimyo – “Large Lands” Local Leaders Samurai – “To serve” Loyal to Daimyos Bushido = Honor Code
Feudal System Shogun Daimyo Samurai Farmers & Fishermen Emperor Shogun Daimyo Samurai Farmers & Fishermen Artisans & Merchants
Chinese Influences Like China, Japan created itself a centralized government under one supreme ruler. The ruler was portrayed as a divine figure and symbol of the Japanese nation.
Japan’s Hierarchy Use Chapter 8 Section 3 pg 263-267 Along with your notes, to help you complete the Hierarchy.
Complete Questions 1-2, 4-7 on page 267 Feudal Japan Complete Questions 1-2, 4-7 on page 267
Daimyo were nobles who supported Emperors ultimately ruled the land in Japan, however, they hired a Shogun to be military general Daimyo were nobles who supported the Shogun by owning and caring for large estates. Hired Samurai to protect farms. Samurai were armored and mounted warriors who fought to the death to protect their lord and his farm. Peasants worked on the daimyo’s farm and planted rice in fields called “Paddies”. In return for work, a peasant was protected from danger and given a place to live.