2. Ch 8.3 Samurai and Shogun Main Ideas
1. The emperor of Japan grew weaker and noble families gained power
2. The rising power of the samurai led to a military government in Japan.
3. Military leaders ruled Japan for centuries.

3. 622
1868

4. Prince Shotoku

5. Prince Shotoku

6. Who was he? Son of an Emperor Yomei Regent Held power from 593-622
Prince
Regent
Held power from

7. Why he’s important impressed by Chinese culture
Spread Chinese ideas
Confucianism
Chinese form of writing
Shipbuilding
Weaving
Medicine
astronomy
Encouraged spread of Buddhism

9. Oda Nobunaga OH-dah NOH-boo-NAH-gah

10. Oda Nobunaga OH-dah NOH-boo-NAH-gah