1. + Medieval Japan - Introduction 11.7.12

3. + Standards: Development of Medieval Japan 7.5.1 – Describe the significance of Japan’s proximity to China and Korea—the intellectual, linguistic, religious, and philosophical influence of those countries on Japan. 7.5.2 – Discuss the reign of Prince Shotoku and the characteristics of Japanese society and family life during his reign.

4. + Development of Feudal Japan 7.5.3 – Describe the values, social customs, and traditions prescribed by the lord-vassal system consisting of shogun, daimyo, and samurai, and the lasting influence of the warrior code into the twentieth century

5. + Japanese Culture 7.5.4 – Trace the development of distinctive forms of Japanese Buddhism 7.5.5 – Study the ninth and tenth centuries golden age of literature, art, and drama, including Lady Murusaki’s Tale of Genji

6. + Japan as a Military Society 7.5.6 – Analyze the rise of a military society in the late twelfth century and the role of the samurai in that society

7. + Today’s Standard: 7.5.1 – Describe the significance of Japan’s proximity to China and Korea—the intellectual, linguistic, religious, and philosophical influence of those countries on Japan.

8. + Japan – “Land of the Rising Sun” Japan stretches across several islands in the western Pacific. There are four main islands: Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido. The Japanese islands are volcanic. Japan suffers many earthquakes and typhoons. Island = Isolation

9. + Japanese Culture: Due to their environment, history, and population density - the Japanese have developed a unique culture. subtlety community and team work Politeness Calm Shinto Religion Japan’s culture was also influenced by its neighbor China.

11. + China’s Influence on Japan Japan's proximity to China and Korea led to intellectual, linguistic, religious, and philosophical influence of those countries on Japan. Intellectual – Writing histories, Admiring Chinese-style art, following strict behavior codes, Linguistic – Writing system (Kanji) Religious – Buddhism Philosophical – Confucianism, Imperial Government

13. + Japan’s Geography:

14. + Vocabulary Set 1: (Homework) Write 2 MEANINGFUL sentences for each word. 1 Sentence = Prove you know what it means in a sentence that relates to your life 1 Sentence = Prove you know what it means in relation to the history of Japan Isolation Clan Cultural Diffusion Emulate

15. + Isolation Definition: A person or place that is alone or apart from others. In a sentence: Dangerous inmates are often put in solitary confinement, isolating them from the rest of the prison population.

16. + Clan Definition: Large families of people related by blood or marriage In a sentence: Early Japanese society was organized around powerful clans led by a few powerful nobles.

17. + Cultural Diffusion Definition: The spread of ideas from one culture to another. In a sentence: The internet plays a huge role in cultural diffusion today.

18. + Emulate Definition: To strive to equal or excel— especially through imitation In a sentence: The young boy always tried to emulate his older brother.