Feudalism Test

How does Japan’s geography impact the way of life there?

They are surrounded by water, so they lot's of fish

What was Japan like in the early period?

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Archipelago

A series of many islands strung together

Shinto

Early Japanese religion based on worship of nature , gods, and goddesses, as well as ancestors.

What aspects of Chinese culture did Japan adopt?

Chinese style of dressing and tea drinking, Buddhism blends with Shinto, Chinese writing, and Landscape painting.

selective borrowing

Choosing aspects a civilization wants to keep, and get ride of.

Why did the practice of Chinese footbinding occur

It occurred because it was a beauty standard, and was seen as very feminine. If  women bound their feet then you were seen as wealthy, or of greater significance. They broke the toes, bound tightly so it wasn’t grown.

Daimyo

one of the lords of japan, leader of the shogun

Shogun

was the general of the samurais, the other lord of japan

Bushido

To follow the code of samurais

katana

The soul of the samurai: the big long sword.

How were women in the samurai class expected to behave?

They were expected to know how to fight and defend their house if necessary.

How did samurai differ from the ninja?

The Samurai were supposed to abide by the rules and be respectful in battle.

Ninjutsu

supposed to be shady, many lived double lives.

How were women involved in the Heian Court? What were their contributions?

They gossiped, and made poems.

What was The Tale of Genji? Why was it so popular?

It revealed how the court was flawed

Who had power and influence in European society?

Knights, and Church officials

What is a medieval manor? How is it self sufficient?

It was a set of ruled you were expected to follow, it made you accountable for your actions.

What was the role of the medieval knight?

The role of a medieval knight was primarily military, serving as a skilled warrior on horseback, loyal to their lord or king. They were expected to adhere to the code of chivalry, which emphasized honor, courage, loyalty, and protection of the weak. Knights defended castles, participated in battles, and maintained order, often receiving land (a fief) in exchange for their service and loyalty.

Chivalry

Chivalry was the moral, religious, and social code of conduct for medieval knights. It emphasized virtues such as courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak. Knights were expected to be loyal to their lord, protect the defenseless, and uphold Christian values in their actions and behavior, both in warfare and in daily life. This code helped to idealize the knight's role in society.

What was the role of women in chivalry?

Idealized figures who inspired knights' valor and courtly love.

 How were women treated in medieval European society? 

They were seen as below men, and were meant to stay and clean and cook the house.

Why were the Crusades fought?

To get rid of the knights, and get “The Holy Land” back to England.

How did Pope Urban convince people to join the first Crusade?

He said that they would automatically go to heaven.

What were the short and long term effects of the crusades?

Short term: got some land; Long Term: got lot’s of knowledge and resources.

How successful were the Crusades?

Not successful