Japanese Nobles and Samurai Why did military leaders rise to power in Japan?
Why did emperors rule weaken? 800s AD- emperors still ruled Japan Power was weaker Weak emperors ruled during this time Regents governed for them- a person who rules for another person who is too sick or young to rule Why did emperors rule weaken?
Describe the nobles jobs Regents handled daily chores Japanese emperors took this time to learn and study arts Nobles took control in rural Japan Received land, no taxes, controlled nearby lands Describe the nobles jobs
Nobles gave land to warriors who agreed to fight with them=samurai Fought on horseback with swords, bows, knives, and arrows Wore armor made of leather or steel scales and helmets with horns Describe the Samurai
Describe the Samurai Some Japanese women fought Tomoe- fought better than most men Samurai=“to serve” Describe the Samurai
Lived by code of conduct called Bushido-”way of warrior” Loyal, brave, honorable Would rather die than betray his master Did not want to get captured Describe the Samurai
Review Why did emperors power weaken? What is a regent? What did nobles get in return for controlling land in rural Japan? What is a samurai? Define Bushido Review