1. Feudal Japan

2. Geography Archipelago(Group of Islands) Off the Coast of Asia
4 Main Islands
2,456 Smaller Islands
Slightly Smaller than California
Very Mountainous (some volcanoes)
¾ of Land
Only 11% of land can be farmed
Few Natural Resources
Fish & Rice

3. Culture Shinto 600s Painting & Sculpture Calligraphy
“Way of the Gods”
Traditional Religion
People and Spirits Interact
Painting & Sculpture
Calligraphy
Gardens & Flower Arrangement
Clothing = Kimono
Castles

6. Feudal Japan

7. Feudal System Bushido = Honor Code
1192: Emperor grants Title of Shogun
Shogun – “commander of a force”
Over military, Finances, & Laws
True leaders of Japan
Daimyo – “Large Lands”
Local Leaders
Samurai – “To serve”
Loyal to Daimyos
Bushido = Honor Code

8. Feudal System Shogun Daimyo Samurai Farmers & Fishermen
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Farmers & Fishermen
Artisans & Merchants

9. Chinese Influences
Like China, Japan created itself a centralized government under one supreme ruler.
The ruler was portrayed as a divine figure and symbol of the Japanese nation.

10. Japan’s Hierarchy Use Chapter 8 Section 3 pg 263-267
Along with your notes, to help you complete the Hierarchy.

11. Complete Questions 1-2, 4-7 on page 267
Feudal Japan
Complete Questions 1-2, 4-7 on page 267

12. Daimyo were nobles who supported
Emperors ultimately ruled the land
in Japan, however, they hired a Shogun
to be military general
Daimyo were nobles who supported
the Shogun by owning and caring for large estates. Hired Samurai to
protect farms.
Samurai were armored and mounted warriors who fought to the death to protect their lord and his farm.
Peasants worked on the daimyo’s farm
and planted rice in fields called “Paddies”.
In return for work, a peasant was protected
from danger and given a place to live.