“The Way of the Warrior”

Feudalism and the Samurai Like Europe, Japan develops a feudal system Noble landowners give _____________to samurai Samurai – _____________________________ Only the most powerful samurai receive land Most received payment in ____________ Samurai are like knights _______________ Skilled with many weapons ___________________ Feudalism and the Samurai Like Europe, Japan develops a feudal system Noble landowners give _____________to samurai Samurai – _____________________________ Only the most powerful samurai receive land Most received payment in ____________ Samurai are like knights _______________ Skilled with many weapons ___________________

Samurai follow ________ Bushido means “____________________” Strict code of ethics: Courageous Honorable Obedient _________ Samurai must protect lord; those who did not committed ________________________ Both ________________of Japan trained as samurai, but only men would go to war

Samurai lived very ______________ lives Practiced _____________; a way of focusing the mind through meditation Wrote poetry in the form of ________ ______________________________________ Arranged Flowers; performed Tea Ceremonies

In the 1100s, Japan had no central authority The emperor had no real power Local clan leaders fought for control of Japan The most powerful clan leader would be named ______________________ Japan’s supreme military leader, ruled for emperor The shoguns ruled for nearly 700 years Numerous local __________________________ _______________________, battled for power Used _______ as foot soldiers; _______ on horse Built large castles surrounded by walls & water

By 1600, Tokugawa Ieyasu (a powerful daimyo) had gained control of Japan Used _________ (introduced by Portuguese) to win decisive victories Most samurai ___________________and were easily killed by superior firepower Under Tokugawa shoguns, Japan experienced _________________________ Agricultural production rose ________________________ “Five Highways” improved trade