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What was the significant outcome of Minamoto Yoritomo's victory in the 1100s CE?
What was the significant outcome of Minamoto Yoritomo's victory in the 1100s CE?
- He defeated the Mongols.
- He established the Koryo dynasty.
- He was named Shogun. (correct)
- He united the Korean peninsula.
What led to the establishment of the Koryo dynasty in Korea?
What led to the establishment of the Koryo dynasty in Korea?
- Wang kon's victory over rival kingdoms. (correct)
- The collapse of Silla.
- The defeat of the Mongol invasion.
- The unification of the Three Kingdoms.
Which of the following achievements is associated with the Koryo Kingdom?
Which of the following achievements is associated with the Koryo Kingdom?
- Creation of porcelain pottery.
- Development of movable metal type. (correct)
- Construction of the Great Wall.
- Invention of gunpowder.
What tactic did the Mongols use during their military incursions?
What tactic did the Mongols use during their military incursions?
How did the Koryo dynasty respond to Mongol rule?
How did the Koryo dynasty respond to Mongol rule?
What significant battle did Yi Sun-sin win using only twelve ships?
What significant battle did Yi Sun-sin win using only twelve ships?
In what way did Koryo rulers influence governance?
In what way did Koryo rulers influence governance?
What was one major influence of Prince Shotoku on the Japanese government?
What was one major influence of Prince Shotoku on the Japanese government?
What color is traditionally associated with Koryo celadon pottery?
What color is traditionally associated with Koryo celadon pottery?
During which period was Nara established as Japan's capital?
During which period was Nara established as Japan's capital?
What event marked the end of the Koryo dynasty?
What event marked the end of the Koryo dynasty?
What significant reform occurred after Prince Shotoku's death?
What significant reform occurred after Prince Shotoku's death?
Which of the following best describes Japan's legal system during the Nara period?
Which of the following best describes Japan's legal system during the Nara period?
What characterized the Japanese navy during the time of Yi Sun-sin?
What characterized the Japanese navy during the time of Yi Sun-sin?
What role did Confucianism play during Prince Shotoku's reforms?
What role did Confucianism play during Prince Shotoku's reforms?
Which foreign power did Korea have tense relations with due to tribute requirements during the Yi dynasty?
Which foreign power did Korea have tense relations with due to tribute requirements during the Yi dynasty?
What was the state philosophy during the Yi dynasty?
What was the state philosophy during the Yi dynasty?
Who was the notable king of the Yi dynasty famous for his contributions to science and technology?
Who was the notable king of the Yi dynasty famous for his contributions to science and technology?
What innovation did Sejong create to help those who could not learn Chinese?
What innovation did Sejong create to help those who could not learn Chinese?
What was the highest social class during the Yi dynasty?
What was the highest social class during the Yi dynasty?
How did Yi dynasty rulers view Buddhism?
How did Yi dynasty rulers view Buddhism?
What significant military advance did the Koreans develop during the Japanese attack in 1592 CE?
What significant military advance did the Koreans develop during the Japanese attack in 1592 CE?
In what way did Korean traditions influence the Yi dynasty despite outside cultural influences?
In what way did Korean traditions influence the Yi dynasty despite outside cultural influences?
What method did King Sejong and Jang Yeong-sil use to record rainfall?
What method did King Sejong and Jang Yeong-sil use to record rainfall?
What aspects did Zen Buddhism emphasize for its practitioners?
What aspects did Zen Buddhism emphasize for its practitioners?
What is unique about the poetic form known as Haiku?
What is unique about the poetic form known as Haiku?
In what way did medieval Japanese architecture reflect its cultural influences?
In what way did medieval Japanese architecture reflect its cultural influences?
What was the significance of The Story of Genji in Japanese literature?
What was the significance of The Story of Genji in Japanese literature?
How did calligraphy serve as a measure of a person's status in Japan during the shogunate period?
How did calligraphy serve as a measure of a person's status in Japan during the shogunate period?
What role did Korean ceramics play in the cultural practices of Japan?
What role did Korean ceramics play in the cultural practices of Japan?
How did Shinto beliefs differ from those of Buddhism in Japan?
How did Shinto beliefs differ from those of Buddhism in Japan?
What was a significant outcome of Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory at Sekigahara in 1600?
What was a significant outcome of Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory at Sekigahara in 1600?
What traditional Japanese performance art was developed from religious dance to convey Buddhist teachings?
What traditional Japanese performance art was developed from religious dance to convey Buddhist teachings?
Which social class primarily benefited from Japan's growing wealth during the shogunate period?
Which social class primarily benefited from Japan's growing wealth during the shogunate period?
How did women's social status change during the shogunate period?
How did women's social status change during the shogunate period?
What were the primary crops that contributed to Japan's wealth during the shogunate?
What were the primary crops that contributed to Japan's wealth during the shogunate?
What role did Kyoto play in Japan's economic development during the shogunate?
What role did Kyoto play in Japan's economic development during the shogunate?
Which statement best describes the relationship between religion and the arts during the shogunate?
Which statement best describes the relationship between religion and the arts during the shogunate?
What was one effect of the Mongol invasions on Japanese governance?
What was one effect of the Mongol invasions on Japanese governance?
Which of the following was a notable influence on Japanese arts during the shogunate?
Which of the following was a notable influence on Japanese arts during the shogunate?
What was the title given to Jimmu, the first emperor of Japan?
What was the title given to Jimmu, the first emperor of Japan?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the turtle ship used in Japanese warfare?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the turtle ship used in Japanese warfare?
What aspect of Japanese culture is linked to early Japanese beliefs and their rulers?
What aspect of Japanese culture is linked to early Japanese beliefs and their rulers?
Which dynasty began to rule China after the Mongol Empire?
Which dynasty began to rule China after the Mongol Empire?
Which of the following kingdoms was NOT one of the three early kingdoms in Korea?
Which of the following kingdoms was NOT one of the three early kingdoms in Korea?
What is the significance of the Horyu temple in Japanese culture?
What is the significance of the Horyu temple in Japanese culture?
Which event marks the establishment of the first Korean kingdom?
Which event marks the establishment of the first Korean kingdom?
What was a significant role of the daimyo during the 800s CE in Japan?
What was a significant role of the daimyo during the 800s CE in Japan?
Which of the following statements best describes the power dynamics after Minamoto Yoritomo was named Shogun?
Which of the following statements best describes the power dynamics after Minamoto Yoritomo was named Shogun?
What achievement is credited to the artisans of the Koryo Kingdom?
What achievement is credited to the artisans of the Koryo Kingdom?
What was a significant factor that led to the Koryo dynasty agreeing to accept Mongol rule?
What was a significant factor that led to the Koryo dynasty agreeing to accept Mongol rule?
What was a tactical strategy employed by the Mongol military during their incursions?
What was a tactical strategy employed by the Mongol military during their incursions?
What influenced the social order and governance during the Yi dynasty?
What influenced the social order and governance during the Yi dynasty?
Which of the following best describes the civil service system established by the Koryo rulers?
Which of the following best describes the civil service system established by the Koryo rulers?
What was one of King Sejong's notable contributions to Korean culture?
What was one of King Sejong's notable contributions to Korean culture?
What was one of the primary reasons for the decline of the Koryo dynasty?
What was one of the primary reasons for the decline of the Koryo dynasty?
Which technological advancement is attributed to King Sejong and his scientist colleague?
Which technological advancement is attributed to King Sejong and his scientist colleague?
What was a significant military innovation made by Koreans during the Japanese invasions?
What was a significant military innovation made by Koreans during the Japanese invasions?
Which ruler is credited with uniting the Korean peninsula in 935 CE?
Which ruler is credited with uniting the Korean peninsula in 935 CE?
What was the ultimate goal of Japanese forces during their attack on Korea in 1592 CE?
What was the ultimate goal of Japanese forces during their attack on Korea in 1592 CE?
What artistic achievement is specifically associated with Koryo celadon pottery?
What artistic achievement is specifically associated with Koryo celadon pottery?
Which class held the highest status in society during the Yi dynasty?
Which class held the highest status in society during the Yi dynasty?
What role did Chinese ideas play in the governance of the Yi dynasty?
What role did Chinese ideas play in the governance of the Yi dynasty?
What is the name of the first emperor of Japan?
What is the name of the first emperor of Japan?
Which event led to the establishment of the Gojoseon kingdom in Korea?
Which event led to the establishment of the Gojoseon kingdom in Korea?
What form of art is associated with Japanese culture that involves the cultivation of miniature trees?
What form of art is associated with Japanese culture that involves the cultivation of miniature trees?
Which historical figure is known for leading the Korean forces against Japan with significantly fewer ships?
Which historical figure is known for leading the Korean forces against Japan with significantly fewer ships?
What religion developed from early Japanese beliefs linked to rulers?
What religion developed from early Japanese beliefs linked to rulers?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the southern part of the Korean Peninsula?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the southern part of the Korean Peninsula?
What was the name of the military lords who gained power in Japan during the 800s CE?
What was the name of the military lords who gained power in Japan during the 800s CE?
What was the primary reason for the rise of military leaders in Japan during the 800s CE?
What was the primary reason for the rise of military leaders in Japan during the 800s CE?
Which characteristic was emphasized in the Bushido code followed by samurai?
Which characteristic was emphasized in the Bushido code followed by samurai?
What significant action did the emperor take in 1192 CE concerning Minamoto Yoritomo?
What significant action did the emperor take in 1192 CE concerning Minamoto Yoritomo?
How did the structure of governance change with the rise of shoguns?
How did the structure of governance change with the rise of shoguns?
What was one major impact of the Mongol invasions in the late 1200s CE on Japan?
What was one major impact of the Mongol invasions in the late 1200s CE on Japan?
What led to the substantial weakening of the emperors during the 800s CE in Japan?
What led to the substantial weakening of the emperors during the 800s CE in Japan?
How did samurai obtain land during Japan's feudal era?
How did samurai obtain land during Japan's feudal era?
What was a notable change in Japanese society during the Kamakura shogunate?
What was a notable change in Japanese society during the Kamakura shogunate?
What was one of the key features of the turtle ship used by Yi Sun-sin?
What was one of the key features of the turtle ship used by Yi Sun-sin?
Which significant action did Prince Shotoku undertake to reform Japan's governance?
Which significant action did Prince Shotoku undertake to reform Japan's governance?
How did Japan's capital during the Nara period reflect Chinese influence?
How did Japan's capital during the Nara period reflect Chinese influence?
What was one of the results of Yi Sun-sin's successes in naval battles?
What was one of the results of Yi Sun-sin's successes in naval battles?
What was a central goal of the Taika reforms following Prince Shotoku's death?
What was a central goal of the Taika reforms following Prince Shotoku's death?
Which statement best describes the appointment system for officials during the Nara period?
Which statement best describes the appointment system for officials during the Nara period?
What notable military event took place on October 26, 1597?
What notable military event took place on October 26, 1597?
Which of the following governments had tense relations with Korea during the Yi dynasty?
Which of the following governments had tense relations with Korea during the Yi dynasty?
What impact did the Ashikaga shogunate have on Japanese culture during its emergence?
What impact did the Ashikaga shogunate have on Japanese culture during its emergence?
During which period did the Tokugawa shogunate bring peace and cultural flourishing to Japan?
During which period did the Tokugawa shogunate bring peace and cultural flourishing to Japan?
What was the main source of Japan's wealth during the shogunate period?
What was the main source of Japan's wealth during the shogunate period?
How did the status of women change during the shogunate period?
How did the status of women change during the shogunate period?
Which goods did Kyoto develop as a major center of production?
Which goods did Kyoto develop as a major center of production?
What characterized the cultural exchange between Japan and China during the shogunate?
What characterized the cultural exchange between Japan and China during the shogunate?
Which social class primarily benefited from Japan's economic prosperity during the shogunate?
Which social class primarily benefited from Japan's economic prosperity during the shogunate?
What role did Buddhism and Shinto play in Japan's identity during the shogunate?
What role did Buddhism and Shinto play in Japan's identity during the shogunate?
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Samurai
Samurai
Warriors who served Japanese lords and followed a strict code of conduct.
Bonsai
Bonsai
The art form of growing trees or shrubs in a miniature form.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace
A beautiful palace in Korea.
Turtle Ship
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Yi Sun-sin
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Shinto
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Daimyo
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Korean Peninsula
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Shogun
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Three Kingdoms Period
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Wang Kon
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Koryo Dynasty
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Movable Metal Type
Movable Metal Type
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Celadon Pottery
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Mongol Invasion of Koryo
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Yi Song-gye
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Yi Dynasty
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Neo-Confucianism
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Yangban
Yangban
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King Sejong
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Hangul
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Impact of Chinese Culture
Impact of Chinese Culture
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What was the role of Neo-Confucianism in the Yi dynasty?
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What made the Turtle ship so powerful?
What made the Turtle ship so powerful?
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Prince Shotoku's reform
Prince Shotoku's reform
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Taika Reforms
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Nara Period
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Taihō Code
Taihō Code
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Yi Sun-sin's victory at Myeongnyang
Yi Sun-sin's victory at Myeongnyang
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Yi Dynasty's Tribute
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Japanese Aggression in Korea
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Ashikaga Shogunate
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Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi
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Tokugawa Shogunate
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Edo Period
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Meiji Restoration
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Impact of Japan's Growing Wealth
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Women in Shogun Japan
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Influence of China on Art and Culture
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Shinto & Buddhism Blend
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Zen Buddhism in Japan
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Writing in Japan
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Japanese Calligraphy
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Tanka Poetry
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Haiku Poetry
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The Story of Genji
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Noh Plays
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Yayoi
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Yamato Clan
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Gojoseon
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Mongols' Influence on East Asia
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Three Kingdoms Period in Korea
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Impact of Chinese Culture on Yi Dynasty
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Bushido
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Kamakura Shogunate
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Civil War (1180 CE)
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Dual Government System
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Mongol Invasions of Japan
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Feudalism
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Yi Sun-sin's Myeongnyang Victory
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Yi Dynasty's Tribute to China
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Study Notes
Social Studies Exam Notes
- Exam Focus: Quarter 2, Korea, and Japan
- Creator: Yoonna Kim
Introducing Part (P. 498-502)
- Japanese Culture: Included Horyuji temple (Buddhist), bonsai art. Samurai followed a strict code of conduct.
- Korean Culture: Included Gyeongbokgung Palace and the turtle ship, crucial in battles against Japan. Yi Sun-sin led Korean forces during a war against Japan, where his forces defeated Japan with fewer ships.
Japan's Geography and Early History
- Location: East of Korea and China, chain of islands running north to south in the Pacific Ocean.
- Early Inhabitants: Yayoi (ancestors of the Japanese) arrived around 300 B.C.E.
- Yamato Clan: Ruled most of Japan by the 500s C.E.
- Jimmu: First emperor of Japan, grandson of a sun goddess.
Korea's Geography and Early History
- Location: Peninsular in East Asia; connected to the sea (75% of territory). Shared land borders with China, and islands separated from Japan by the Korea Strait.
- Early Inhabitants: Noted as nomads, settling down in scattered villages.
- Gojoseon: First Kingdom in Korea
- Three Kingdoms: Divided into Koguryo (North), Paekche (Southwest), and Silla (Southeast). These adopted Chinese writing, Buddhism, and Confucianism.
East Asia in the Middle Ages
- China's Power: Held power for centuries.
- Mongol Rule: 1200s C.E. Mongols swept central Asia
- Ming Dynasty: Ruled China in 1368 C.E.
- Yi Dynasty: Ruled Korea after the Ming
- Daimyo & Shogun: Rise to power in Japan (military leaders controlled Japan).
Lesson 2-Medieval Korea (P. 503-506)
- Three Kingdoms Era: Silla, Koguryo and Paekche ruled Korea, then Silla conquered. (660 C.E.)
- Wang Kon: Unified the Korean peninsula in 935 C.E., forming the Koryo Dynasty.
The Koryo Kingdom
- Government: Modeled on the Chinese system.
- Movable Metal Type: Developed the world's first movable metal type for printing, a world-leading technology.
- Celadon Pottery: Produced high quality celadon pottery (greenish color).
- Code of Laws (Ritsu): Included laws related to arrest and imprisonment.
The Mongol Invasion
- Koryo's Defense: The Koryo Kingdom faced internal problems while dealing with external threats including the Mongols. Led to the loss of Korean life.
- Mongol Takeover: Forced Koryo's king and royal family to go to southern Korea with devastating consequences.
- Mongol Weakness: Eventually declined, and the Koryo Dynasty lost power.
- Yi Dynasty (Revival): Yi Song-gye overthrew the Koryo Dynasty. Developed a new dynasty.
How Did Chinese Culture Influence the Yi Dynasty?
- Yi Dynasty: Named after Yi Song-gye. Dynasty that held the longest rule in the world.
- Capital: Seoul (Hanseong).
- Neo-Confucianism: State philosophy of Korea, emphasizing social order and civil service exams for leadership.
Rulers' Expectations
- Ethical Leadership: Rulers expected to provide moral leadership and education for the population.
- Yangban Class: Highest class under the Yi dynasty who studied neo-Confucianism.
- Civil Service Exams: Yangban had to take exams to hold public office. They initially refused Buddhism but later adopted it.
King Sejong
- Great King: Ruled from 1394 to 1450 C.E.
- Scientific Interests: Showed interest in science and technology.
- Inventions: Developed weather forecasting tools like water clocks (measuring rain) and globes (solar systems).
War and Technology
- Japanese Attack (1592 C.E.): Japanese forces attacked Korea; Koreans used turtle ships.
- Turtle Ships: Korean ships were highly effective in sea battles due to their design and armor. These were effective against the larger Japanese vessels. Their strategic design and superior weaponry were critical to their success.
Form of Political History
- Won Kyon's Failure: Yi Sun-shin's replacement, Won Kyon, lost 11 Korean ships.
- Yi Sun-shin's Victories: Won 17 naval battles out of 18, and was responsible for crucial victories during a warfare between Korea and Japan. Yi Sun-sin's successes directly influenced the outcome of the war.
Lesson 3-Medieval Japan (P. 507-512)
- Prince Shotoku: Regent in 593 C.E., important for his Confucianism-based reforms.
- Taika Reforms: (Great Change) Occurred after Shotoku’s death. Japan was reformed by dividing the land into districts and having officials report to the emperor. The emperor collected taxes. The reforms were strongly influenced by Chinese practices.
The Nara Period
- Capital City: Nara.
- Government Structure: Adopted Chinese-style hierarchical government structure, based on appointments, not exams.
- Land Control: Nobles given large farms, strengthening emperors control over land.
Samurai and Shoguns
- **Political Changes:**Emperor moved the capital to Heiankyo (Kyoto) in 794 C.E., resulting with the nobles and warriors becoming more influential and powerful.
- Weakening Emperors: Emperors grew weaker as court officials took over daily governance, emperors focused on culture.
- Notably: The military lords gained power, leading to a shift in the balance of power.
During Japan's Civil Wars
- Noble Gains: Nobles gained control of provinces in exchange for military support from the farmers.
- Bushido: Samurai followed the code of Bushido (loyalty, bravery, honor).
- Women Warriors: Tomoe, one notable woman warrior.
Shoguns Assume Power
- Minamoto Yoritomo: Achieved victory in a civil war and was awarded the title of shogun in 1192 C.E.
- Kamakura Shogunate: Set up a military government; the emperor remained in Kyoto.
- Mongol Attacks: Twice invaded Japan in the 1200s; failed due to typhoons; kamikaze
- Kamikaze: Typhoon winds that protected Japan from the Mongols.
A Divided Japan (1300s-1500s C.E.)
- Feudalism: A period of divided rule where shoguns fought for power.
- Ashikaga Shogunate: Followed the Kamakura shogunate; marked by instability and cultural growth, demonstrating the difficulties in maintaining stability in Japan.
- Tokugawa Shogunate: Unified Japan in 1600 C.E., leading to a period of peace and cultural flourishing, a period of lasting peace and cultural development.
Society Under the Shoguns
- Wealth Gap: Richer classes (emperor, nobles, merchants, powerful military officials) benefited greatly while farmers and lower classes supported the rich, highlighting economic inequalities.
- Daimyo, and Farmers: Daimyo (powerful landholders) granted land to samurai fighters, who were loyal to the daimyo; farmers lived on the estates of the daimyo.
- Artisan and Trade Growth: Increased trade and artisan production, with major production/trading centers emerging, showing economic growth.
Women in Shogun Japan
- Family Structures: Men usually headed the households in family structures, as was common in most cultures.
- Status: Women had relatively high status (especially during Prince Shotoku's time.) This declined as warrior class emerged. Women in rural areas worked long hours on farms; urban women helped with family businesses, and their status differed greatly depending on social class.
Religion and the Arts
- Cultural Exchange: Japanese art, literature, and religion were heavily influenced by China.
- Shinto: Native religion that focused on nature and daily life.
- Buddhism: Influenced Japanese daily life and arts, especially the Zen sect (from China); incorporated with Shinto practices.
Literature and the Arts
- Writing System: Adopted a Chinese-based writing system, modified it to become a sound-based Japanese one.
- Tanka & Haiku: Poetry forms, valuable cultural expressions reflecting various moods and experiences of daily life.
- Genji Monogatari: First novel in the world (written by a woman), showcasing the artistic and literary sophistication of 1000s C.E.
Architecture
- Influence: Used Chinese-style features in architecture, showing influence of neighboring/older cultures.
- Gardens: Japanese gardens created peaceful and relaxing environments, reflecting nature, a common aesthetic.
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Test your knowledge of important historical events and figures from East Asia, focusing on the Koryo dynasty in Korea and the Nara period in Japan. Explore the victories of Minamoto Yoritomo, the military tactics of the Mongols, and the influences of Prince Shotoku. This quiz covers significant achievements and reforms that shaped the region's governance and culture.