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Was Prince Takeru real?
We don’t know
Who was Umako?
Head of the Soga family, killed his nephew for power
Who was Shotoku Taishi?
He was a writer and theorist that introduced Buddhism to Japan; originated the phrase “land of the rising sun”
What book mentions Japan for the first time?
The Kansho (Book of Han)
What does Genmei order to be made?
The Kojiki: myths, legends and “false history” for Japan; praises the Yamato family
What is the cultural book that was made for Japan (more like a magazine)?
The Fudoki
Who does Genmei pass her power down to?
Genshō, her daughter
In what era does Japan start booming and developing?
The Nara Period
During what period does the capital move to Kyoto?
The Heian Period
What is the oldest novel written?
Tale of Genji
What roles/ purpose did samurai serve?
Police, soldiers, warriors
When did the Fujiwara clan fall?
The end of the Heian Period
What clan rose to power during Feudal Japan (kamakura era)?
Houjo clan
What is the symbol of the Houjo clan?
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Who was (unofficially) the only woman shogun?
Masako
Where did Japanese people get banished to?
Oki islands
Which emperor tried to seize all of the power (like palpatine)?
Emperor Go Daigo Gamble
What is the position similar to the hand of the king called in Japan?
Daimyo
What is the warring areas period called?
Sengoku Period
Who united all of Japan?
Oda Nobunaga
What was the Honno Ji Incident?
Akechi kills Oda
Who avenges Oda?
Toyotomi
What was the Sakoku-rei?
Banned Japanese people from leaving and trade was restricted
When was the fall of the Tokugawa clan?
Late 1700s (decline in farming + famine)
