1. Monday
W/U: Reading Study Guide p Write the Q and A C/W: Cornell Notes Video Notes on Fuedalism H/W: Take Home Test on Japan

2. Standard
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“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 throughout the 20th century.”

3. Today’s Objective
Identify reasons for the development of feudalism in Japan.

4. What was one similarity between Japanese and European feudalism.
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What was one similarity between Japanese and European feudalism.
What religions did knights and samurai practice?
What impact did the code of bushido have on Japan?

5. Answers
In both Europe and Japan individual land owners gained power because they did not have strong centralized government. In Europe, the landowners were called lords and in Japan they were called daimyo.
Knights were Christians and the Samurai practice Shintoism and Zen Buddhism.
Many Japanese have a strong sense of loyalty to their family. This attitude stems from the old code of bushido which focuses on honor and respect.

6. Video Clips
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