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The officials of the shogunate received the 'majesty' equally, regardless of their rank.
The officials of the shogunate received the 'majesty' equally, regardless of their rank.
False
The 'Six Secret Teachings' emphasizes the importance of ‘what is right’ over profit.
The 'Six Secret Teachings' emphasizes the importance of ‘what is right’ over profit.
False
Subordinate daimyo were resistant to accepting Nobunaga because it did not serve their interests.
Subordinate daimyo were resistant to accepting Nobunaga because it did not serve their interests.
False
The poem 'Grateful for the bounty of the ruler of the Land of the Rising Sun' expresses allegiance to the ruler.
The poem 'Grateful for the bounty of the ruler of the Land of the Rising Sun' expresses allegiance to the ruler.
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The haiku by Bashō suggests that warriors are completely satisfied with the current state of the world.
The haiku by Bashō suggests that warriors are completely satisfied with the current state of the world.
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According to Hume, governments primarily rely on force to maintain control.
According to Hume, governments primarily rely on force to maintain control.
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Hume believes that even the most despotic leaders must have the support of their military based on opinion.
Hume believes that even the most despotic leaders must have the support of their military based on opinion.
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The Emperor of Rome could only control his subjects using physical violence.
The Emperor of Rome could only control his subjects using physical violence.
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Peasant uprisings primarily aimed at negotiating better terms with the daimyo, rather than instigating a revolution.
Peasant uprisings primarily aimed at negotiating better terms with the daimyo, rather than instigating a revolution.
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Samurai officials typically responded to peasant protests with immediate and harsh physical force.
Samurai officials typically responded to peasant protests with immediate and harsh physical force.
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Following the dispersal of peasant uprisings, samurai authorities often punished the village leaders but did not levy fines on the community.
Following the dispersal of peasant uprisings, samurai authorities often punished the village leaders but did not levy fines on the community.
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The Akō vendetta occurred due to a disagreement between Asano Naganori and Kira Yoshinaka in the Akō Castle.
The Akō vendetta occurred due to a disagreement between Asano Naganori and Kira Yoshinaka in the Akō Castle.
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Asano Naganori was sentenced to a public execution following his altercation with Kira Yoshinaka.
Asano Naganori was sentenced to a public execution following his altercation with Kira Yoshinaka.
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The loyal retainers of Asano killed Kira Yoshinaka two years after Asano's death.
The loyal retainers of Asano killed Kira Yoshinaka two years after Asano's death.
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The Akō vendetta had a significant and lasting impact on the political structure of Japan during the Tokugawa period.
The Akō vendetta had a significant and lasting impact on the political structure of Japan during the Tokugawa period.
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Kanadehon Chūshingura is a historical document detailing the events of the Akō vendetta.
Kanadehon Chūshingura is a historical document detailing the events of the Akō vendetta.
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The term kō 公, in modern Japanese, primarily translates to 'public' in the Western sense.
The term kō 公, in modern Japanese, primarily translates to 'public' in the Western sense.
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According to Watanabe Hiroshi, kōgi 公儀 should be understood as a form of 'public authority' similar to Western concepts.
According to Watanabe Hiroshi, kōgi 公儀 should be understood as a form of 'public authority' similar to Western concepts.
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The Latin term populus, from which the word 'public' derives, directly translates to 'the people' in the modern Anglo-American sense of popular sovereignty.
The Latin term populus, from which the word 'public' derives, directly translates to 'the people' in the modern Anglo-American sense of popular sovereignty.
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In Latin, publicus is derived solely from the root word populus.
In Latin, publicus is derived solely from the root word populus.
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In Republican Rome, publicus referred to actions undertaken, or expenses paid for by, the citizens.
In Republican Rome, publicus referred to actions undertaken, or expenses paid for by, the citizens.
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The term publicanus in Imperial Rome referred to a public official.
The term publicanus in Imperial Rome referred to a public official.
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According to Habermas, the meaning of 'public' and 'publicity' remained constant and clear across historical periods.
According to Habermas, the meaning of 'public' and 'publicity' remained constant and clear across historical periods.
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The term 'public' always implies general accessibility to everyone, irrespective of the context.
The term 'public' always implies general accessibility to everyone, irrespective of the context.
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The Chushingura incident is described as having a dual character of a tabloid crime and a legal dilemma.
The Chushingura incident is described as having a dual character of a tabloid crime and a legal dilemma.
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Ogyū Sorai believed the forty-six samurai's actions were not righteous because they undermined public considerations.
Ogyū Sorai believed the forty-six samurai's actions were not righteous because they undermined public considerations.
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In Confucianism, the relationship between father and son is governed by filial obligation, also known as shin.
In Confucianism, the relationship between father and son is governed by filial obligation, also known as shin.
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In the Five Constant Virtues, rei refers to ritual propriety.
In the Five Constant Virtues, rei refers to ritual propriety.
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The term gi can be translated as 'righteousness' or 'loyalty' in different contexts.
The term gi can be translated as 'righteousness' or 'loyalty' in different contexts.
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Ogyū Sorai spells out kōgi as kōsei in the provided text.
Ogyū Sorai spells out kōgi as kōsei in the provided text.
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According to Confucianism, the relationship between friends should be based on mutual respect.
According to Confucianism, the relationship between friends should be based on mutual respect.
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Yamaga Sokō used the term kōgi as public deliberation, but not public righteousness.
Yamaga Sokō used the term kōgi as public deliberation, but not public righteousness.
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The term kōgi 公議 translates to 'public authority'.
The term kōgi 公議 translates to 'public authority'.
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Historians view the shift from kōgi 公儀 to kōgi 公議 as a minor adjustment in the perception of the public during the Meiji Restoration.
Historians view the shift from kōgi 公儀 to kōgi 公議 as a minor adjustment in the perception of the public during the Meiji Restoration.
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Yamaga Sokō was a Confucian scholar who aimed to apply Confucian principles to a society led by scholars.
Yamaga Sokō was a Confucian scholar who aimed to apply Confucian principles to a society led by scholars.
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In Japan, the term shi 士 was interpreted as 'scholar official', similar to its meaning in China.
In Japan, the term shi 士 was interpreted as 'scholar official', similar to its meaning in China.
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The term bunbu ryōbu 文武両道 refers to 'The Way of the Samurai'.
The term bunbu ryōbu 文武両道 refers to 'The Way of the Samurai'.
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Yamaga Sokō was exiled because his ideas were associated with ‘military thought’ popular among rōnin.
Yamaga Sokō was exiled because his ideas were associated with ‘military thought’ popular among rōnin.
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Yamaga Sokō believed that farmers, artisans, and merchants were capable of fully exemplifying the Way through their occupations.
Yamaga Sokō believed that farmers, artisans, and merchants were capable of fully exemplifying the Way through their occupations.
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According to Yamaga Sokō, the samurai's primary role is to punish those who transgress moral principles.
According to Yamaga Sokō, the samurai's primary role is to punish those who transgress moral principles.
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Confucian thinkers always agree on the meaning of classical texts.
Confucian thinkers always agree on the meaning of classical texts.
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Confucian Classics are considered the word of God in the same way as the Bible or the Koran.
Confucian Classics are considered the word of God in the same way as the Bible or the Koran.
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The 'Five Classics' are believed to have been created in their entirety by Confucius.
The 'Five Classics' are believed to have been created in their entirety by Confucius.
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The Analects contains the sayings of Mencius
The Analects contains the sayings of Mencius
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Zhu Xi led the revival of Confucianism during the Tang dynasty.
Zhu Xi led the revival of Confucianism during the Tang dynasty.
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Zhu Xi's understanding of Confucianism was heavily influenced by Buddhist ideas.
Zhu Xi's understanding of Confucianism was heavily influenced by Buddhist ideas.
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The 'School of Ancient Learning' is also known as the 'Zhu Xi School'.
The 'School of Ancient Learning' is also known as the 'Zhu Xi School'.
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According to Confucian thought, 'rites' and 'music' are methods of governing society that are preferred over penal laws and punishments.
According to Confucian thought, 'rites' and 'music' are methods of governing society that are preferred over penal laws and punishments.
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Study Notes
Overview of Tokugawa Ieyasu's Deification
- Tenkai, a Tendai Buddhist priest, designed a cult around Tokugawa Ieyasu.
- Tōshōgū Shrine was built as a place of worship for Ieyasu.
- The shrine's name, Tōshō-daigongen, translates to "Great Incarnation Shining Over the East."
Ieyasu's Testament (Tōshōgū goikun)
- The concept of expanding oneself to fill the realm and state.
- Comparing oneself to the realm and state to avoid wrongdoings
- The shogun's body is the realm, and the Way of the Warrior is his mind and his vassals as his five senses.
- Syncretistic belief combining Shinto, Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian notions, gaining ground in the Warring States period.
- Heaven, and not the Emperor, was seen as the source of Ieyasu's authority.
Additional Information
- The image of Ieyasu as a powerful and divinely sanctioned ruler.
- Ieyasu's image was used as a tool for maintaining power within the Tokugawa shogunate.
- Hori Keizan's and Watanabe Hiroshi's commentaries reveal the methods employed to create the image of the Shogun.
- The various strategies, rituals, and customs were meticulously planned to instill awe, obedience, and loyalty among the people.
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Explore the intricacies of shogunate governance in Japan through this quiz. Delve into the roles of officials, the resistance of subordinate daimyo, and the philosophical perspectives of figures like Hume and Bashō on authority and society. Test your understanding of the power dynamics and cultural expressions of the era.
