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2 Aim: How did feudalism shape ancient Japanese society? L48Japan Do Now: Based on this document, what is seppuku and why would a samurai perform it? In the world of the warrior, seppuku was a deed of bravery that was admirable in a samurai who knew he was defeated, disgraced, or mortally wounded. It meant that he could end his days with his wrongdoing wiped away and with his reputation not merely intact but actually enhanced. The cutting of the abdomen released the samurai’s spirit in the most dramatic fashion, but it was an extremely painful and unpleasant way to die, and sometimes the samurai who was performing the act asked a loyal comrade to cut off his head at the moment of agony.

3 GovCultureReligionEconomicsLegacy Gov admired Buddhist writings (5) Citizens classified by social status in the Feudal system (6) Emperor had very little power the most power belonged to Shogun (6) Samurai roles are to be strong and protective (7) Territory broken up into shogunates (to be ruled by individual shoguns) (8) Mountains cause little to no agriculture = forces them to trade (1) Advances in agriculture and bronze making taken from Korea(3) Acceptance of Chinese culture- art and clothing (4) Citizens classified by social status in the Feudal system (6) Samurai roles are to be strong and protective (7) Males viewed as superior over females (7) Kami= supernatural beings/ Gods- SHINTO!! (2) Gov admired Buddhist writings (5) Great appreciation for the Buddha over the individual (5) Mountains cause little to no agriculture = forces them to trade (1) Rich soil in plains = wealth and power(3) Created a highway system!! To help with communication and trade (8) Citizens classified by social status in the Feudal system (6) Created a highway system!! To help with communication and trade (8)

4 Aim: How would feudalism impact daily life in Japan? L49feudalism L49feudalism Do now: Regents question of the day!

5 FeudalismFeudalism A political, economic, and social system based on loyalty, the holding of land, and military service. Shogun Daimyo Samurai Peasant Land - Shoen Protection Loyalty Food Emperor

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8 Code of Bushido * Fidelity * Politeness * Virility * Simplicity * Fidelity * Politeness * Virility * Simplicity

9 Seppuku: Ritual Suicide Kaishaku – his “seconds” It is honorable to die in this way.

10 Full Samurai Attire

11 Samurai Sword

12 Zen Buddhism A Japanese variation of the Mahayana form of Buddhism, which came from India through China. It reinforced the Bushido values of mental and self-discipline.

13 Shintoism Shinto, which means "Way of the Gods," is the traditional religion of Japan that focuses on nature. Established: Shinto was was founded around the year 500 BCE. Founder: Evolved from a mixture of tribal religions with similar beliefs. Currently Practiced: Most common in Japan. Emperor was considered divine by the people who practiced Shinto. Appreciation for nature. Every mountain, river, plant, animal, and all the diverse phenomena of heaven and earth have spirits, or kami, which inhabit them. Reverence is paid to the ancestors through the practice of ancestor worship.

14 Osaka Castle

15 Main Gate of Hiroshima Castle

16 Aim: How did the Tokugawa Shogunate isolate Japan? L50Shoguns Do Now: Regents Question of the day!!

17 DocumentMain Idea/ Useable EvidenceTheme A-The Tokugawa family took over Edo (aka Tokyo) -Tokugawa shogun family becomes the most powerful of the shogunates Gov B- Japan is afraid that Christianity is overwhelming their culture so they restrict and target them Religion Gov C-Japanese ships and citizens could not leave (only to China and Holland) -Cuts them off from cultural diffusion (ISOLATIONISM!!!) Gov Religion D-Daimyo traveled to be at the shoguns court -Daimyo’s spent a lot of money to travel to be part of the court Gov Economics E- Samurai shift from being warriors to peaceful and write poetry and perform plays Culture F- Created haiku poetry to describe a special moment ( non- rhyming) Culture

18 Tokugawa Shogunate Period 1) Japan closed off to all trade [except to the Dutch and Chinese].   The Dutch were restricted to a small island in Nagasaki harbor. 2) Japanese Christians persecuted and Christianity is forbidden. 3) The government is centralized with all power in the hands of the shogun. 4) Domestic trade flourishes. 5) Merchant class becomes rich!  6) New art forms  haiku poetry, kabuki theater.


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