1. Medieval Japan Chapter 5 Week 2 (5.2)

2. What is the lord-vassal system? More money, land, and power. Less money, land, and power. EMPEROR SHOGUN: the military leader of Japan, chosen by the emperor DAIMYO (LORD): Japanese lord that owned land & people that worked for him on his land. SAMURAI (VASSAL): Warrior that protected the daimyo’s land. PEASANTS: 90% of the population were peasants. They worked the daimyo’s land in exchange for a place to live & protection by the daimyo’s samurai.

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4. Q: What is the lord-vassal system? A: A system in which a vassal (peasant or warrior) promises their hard work & loyalty to a lord (landowner) and in return receives protection and land.

5. Also known as: FEUDALISM

6. What is a samurai? A samurai was a loyal warrior that protected the daimyo’s land and enforced the daimyo’s rule/laws. Samurai were the reason that the emperor had very little real power. Samurai followed a strict warrior code called bushido. Bushido, or the “way of the warrior,” values honor, discipline, courage, and morality above everything, even wealth and life. Samurai wore impressive leather-made armor and frightening masks. They fought on horseback as skilled swordsmen and archers.

7. How to fight like a samurai: Announce your name, ancestry, and previous deeds of heroism to identify yourself. Then, begin fighting.

9. "…Tomoe was especially beautiful, with white skin, long hair, and charming features. She was also a remarkably strong archer, and as a swordswoman she was a warrior worth a thousand, ready to confront a demon or a god, mounted or on foot. She handled unbroken horses with superb skill; she rode unscathed down perilous descents. Whenever a battle was imminent, Yoshinaka sent her out as his first captain, equipped with strong armor, an oversized sword, and a mighty bow; and she preformed more deeds of valor than any of his other warriors.” (Tale of the Heike, translated by McCullough, pg. 291) Tomoe Gozen

10. What are the lasting contributions of bushido to current day? Japanese mannerisms and etiquette are a reflection of important bushido values. Respect for others, especially towards elders and authority is taught at a young age and reinforced throughout life. Loyalty to your family, school or job, and country are very important. Modern examples are: formal greetings & gestures, procedures for eating/drinking/visiting, view of school and work, & views regarding family

12. How to act on the subway.

14. What are the different types of Japanese Buddhism?  Zen Buddhism- focused on inner peace and stressed self-discipline, simplicity, and meditation  The emphasis on both mental and physical training attracted many samurai warriors.  Pure Land Buddhism- focused on how to live in the present to reach a paradise after death.