Feudalism in Europe and Japan Vocab

archipelago

geographical feature

shinto

early Japanese religion based on worship of nature gods and goddesses, a well as ancestors

selective borrowing

take some aspects from others but not all - select which ones

daimyo

noble landowners

shogun

“supreme general”

bushido

“the way of the warrior” that emphasizes honor and loyalty

katana

long, curved sword (part of samurai’s souls)

ninjutsu

the art of stealth

chivalry

code of conduct, loyalty, and bravery

richard the loinheart

king of England who fought in the third crusade

saladin

leader of the Muslim Turks who fought in the third crusade

what did japan adopt from china?

chinese writing, landscape painting, Buddhism, chinese dress and tea drinking

what didn’t japan adopt from china?

civil service exam

What is the role of each social group?

Top: Emperor - Highest rank and most respected, no political power

Daimyo - Wealthy landowners

Shogun - Supreme general

Samurai - Defenders loyal to Daimyo and Shogun but responded to Shogun

Peasants - Farmers and laborers

Artisans - Skilled craftsman - forged weapons for samurai

Bottom: Merchants - Lowest rank according to Confucion ideals, trade and sell

What is the role of the medieval knight

Loyal to Lord (God), Earthly feudal lord (king), and his chosen lady

when was the peace treaty signed?

after the third crusade which richard the lionheart and Saladin fought in