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Japanese Feudalism

Japanese Feudalism. Clans and local warlords battle for control and produce a warrior aristocracy. Shogun – supreme military commander held total power. Distributed lands to the Daimyo (vassals). Daimyo granted lands to the Samura i

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Japanese Feudalism

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  1. Japanese Feudalism Clans and local warlords battle for control and produce a warrior aristocracy. Shogun – supreme military commander held total power. Distributed lands to the Daimyo (vassals). Daimyo granted lands to the Samurai Followed a code of values called Bushido and emphasized honor and the rule of Seppuku.

  2. Japanese Feudalism Noblewomen originally had a high status in society but that eventually declined. Ex: inheritance, bushido, marriage, and loyalty. Peasants, artisans, and merchants occupied the lowest level in society but mobility was possible.

  3. Tokugawa Shogunate Economic Prosperity – Improved agriculture – tools, fertilizers Trade – roads linking castle towns Merchants and artisans gained status in society

  4. Tokugawa Shogunate 1600 – Tokugawa Ieyasu established rule until 1868. Central Government – Central Feudalism Orderly society – Lords and families lived in the capital Edo. Strict rules and regulations – Ex: marriage, castles. Strict moral code – Ex: military, government, jobs, clothing, women.

  5. Zen Buddhism Meditation and devotion to duty – Devotion to nature Elaborate rituals – Tea Ceremony Popular with the Samurai http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOCiOOJoWXk

  6. Artistic Traditions Theatre – No Plays – Zen Buddhist themes Kabuki – drama and comedy Bunraku – puppet plays Literature – Stories, essays, and poems reflecting Zen values Haiku – feelings, thoughts and ideas Landscape Paintings Woodblock prints

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