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JAPAN. Japan before 300 CE Little is known- Why????? –Geography! Isolation Japan was not united Hundreds of clans competed for power Polytheistic –Combined.

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1 JAPAN

2 Japan before 300 CE Little is known- Why????? –Geography! Isolation Japan was not united Hundreds of clans competed for power Polytheistic –Combined to form Shinto- “way of the gods” Based on respect for nature’s forces Yamato Clan established –Line of emperors followed/ no real power

3 Japan adapt Chinese Ideas 500 CE- more contact w/ mainland Koreans come w/ Chinese ideas Officially accept Buddhism as religion Took Chinese writing, lifestyles, cooking Remained ruled by noble families Heian Period- highly refined society –Elaborate rituals, code of behavior, expectation to pursue arts

4 Feudalism Power of central gov’t slips to Feudalism Great landowner vs. Imperial Authority Court families interested in luxury/fun

5 Rise of Samurai Clans fight- rise of Samurai “one who serves” –Live by Bushido “way of the warrior” Shogun- supreme general of emperor’s army and Samurai rule Japan for 700 years

6 Homework Page 685 1-8

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