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Japan under the shoguns: Edo period society and isolation
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- 1What is the geography of Japan like?It is a small country. ( about 60% the size of alberta.)
- 2What three natural disasters are common in Japan?Earthquakes, Typhoones (sea
hurricane), and Tsunamis. - 3What is the main belief of the Shinto?The worship of Kami which
are spirits. - 4What is the importance of the cherry blossom?The cherry blossom represents
beauty, new beginnings, and
shortness of beauty and life. - 5How did the shogun solidify their power in the Edo period? (beginning)By taking charge of other
countries production. - 6Role of the Emperor.They were at the top of the heirchy and ruled over everyone.
- 7Role of the Shogun.They were military leaders
appointed by the emperor. - 8Role of the daimyo.They governed villages, and
collected taxes. - 9Role of the SamuraiThey were much like knights.
- 10Role of the Peasants.They took care of the food
and crops. - 11Role of the Artisans.They traded with merchants.
- 12Role of the Merchants.They bought goods from Artisans.
- 13Role of the Outcasts.They butchered animals, and
executed people. - 14What role did Confucianism play in maintaining Japan?They played an important role in the acceptance of calss distinctions.
- 15What is Seppuku?Seppuku is a ritual suicide to do instead of humiliation.
- 16What was the first contact with europeans like?The story of the 47 ronins showed
them that they should be loyal to them. - 17Why was christianity a threat to the shogun's rule?They wanted the daimyo's to give up their new religion.
- 18what were the Exclusion laws?If they broke that law they
would be killed. - 19What exeptionswere there to that law?Dutch traders were not allowed to join them neither were their servants.
- 20What were the benifits for the society because of isolation.Peace, safety, security, harmony,
respect, ability to enjoy
activities of their interests. - 21What were the benifits for the economy of Japan because of isolation?Increase in food, road improvements, and new currency.
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